Pronunciation: /rɛnt/
noun a payment made regularly by a tenant to a landlord for the use of property
A1 I pay rent for my apartment every month.
A2 She couldn't afford the rent on her own, so she got a roommate.
B1 The rent for this office space is quite high, but it's worth it.
B2 They decided to increase the rent for their tenants next year.
C1 The landlord raised the rent by 10% due to increasing property taxes.
C2 The luxury penthouse comes with a hefty rent price, but the view is breathtaking.
verb to pay someone for the use of something, typically property
A1 I rent a small apartment in the city.
A2 She rents a car when she travels for work.
B1 We are looking to rent a house with a backyard.
B2 They decided to rent out their vacation home for extra income.
C1 The company decided to rent office space in the new building.
C2 After retiring, they plan to rent a villa in the south of France for the summer.
formal The landlord requires a security deposit before you can rent the apartment.
informal I'm looking to rent a new place closer to work.
slang I heard the rent for that place is through the roof!
figurative His anger was like a rent in the fabric of their friendship.
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