Rent Definition & Meaning
rent
- noun
- a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
- an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart; "there was a rip in his pants"; "she had snags in her stockings"
- the return derived from cultivated land in excess of that derived from the poorest land cultivated under similar conditions
- the act of rending or ripping or splitting something; "he gave the envelope a vigorous rip"
- verb
- let for money; "We rented our apartment to friends while we were abroad"
- grant use or occupation of under a term of contract; "I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners"
- engage for service under a term of contract; "We took an apartment on a quiet street"; "Let's rent a car"; "Shall we take a guide in Rome?"
- hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
"Rent" in song lyrics
See how rent is used in real songs:
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"Got me getting bent cause now I'm late with my rent"
The 49ers — Mesmerized -
"And you ain't even got enough to pay the rent"
The 49ers — Puppets -
"I use to hustle on the block for rent"
504 Boyz f/ Afficial, Curren$y, Krazy — My Life is Sweet
Words that rhyme with rent
Usage tips for "rent"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "rent" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for rent to find words that pair well.