Tenant Definition & Meaning
tenant
- noun
- 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"
- a holder of buildings or lands by any kind of title (as ownership or lease)
- any occupant who dwells in a place
- verb
- occupy as a tenant
"Tenant" in song lyrics
See how tenant is used in real songs:
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"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
Words that rhyme with tenant
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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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does tenant mean?
- 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" a holder of buildings or lands by any kind of title (as ownership or lease) any occupant who dwells in a place occupy as a tenant
- What part of speech is tenant?
- Tenant is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does tenant have?
- Tenant has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).