Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tenant
noun
/ˈtɛnənt/
Definition
A person who rents or occupies a property owned by another.
Examples
- The tenant signed a lease agreement for the apartment.
- As a responsible tenant, she always pays her rent on time.
- The landlord raised the rent, but the tenant decided to stay for another year.
Meaning
A tenant is someone who pays rent to use a property, such as an apartment or house, belonging to someone else.
Synonyms
- renter
- lessee
- occupant
- inhabitant
