Tenant Definition

tenant
noun
  1. someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else; "the landlord can evict a tenant who doesn't pay the rent"
  2. a holder of buildings or lands by any kind of title (as ownership or lease)
  3. any occupant who dwells in a place
verb
  1. occupy as a tenant

"Tenant" in song lyrics

See how tenant is used in real songs:

  • "The public house, the plastic couch of a section 8 tenant"
    Jay Rock f/ Kendrick Lamar — Hood Gone Love It
  • "Preproduction, stay booming in my tenant"
    Rah Digga f/ Lord Have Mercy, Pharoahe Monch — Tight (Remix)
  • "They can't evict a landlord, I proceed over the tenant"
    Ras Kass & DJ Rhettmatic f/ Evidence — Beautiful Grind

Usage tips for "tenant"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "tenant" 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 tenant to find words that pair well.

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