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ten·ant
 tenant
- pronunciation:
- te
n
 nt
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a person or group that occupies or uses another's house, office, building, or land, esp. in exchange for rent.
Several tenants have complained about the mold in their apartments.- synonyms:
- lodger, occupant
- similar words:
- lessee, renter, resident, roomer
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| definition 2: |
an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place.
- synonyms:
- inhabitant, occupant, resident
- similar words:
- citizen, landholder, lodger, settler
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| definition 3: |
a person who legally holds or owns land, buildings, or other property.
- synonyms:
- landholder, landowner
- similar words:
- landlord, occupant, owner
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
tenanted, tenanting, tenants |
| definition: |
to hold, occupy, or use as a tenant; inhabit.
- synonyms:
- lease, rent
- similar words:
- inhabit, occupy
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to occupy a place as a tenant; live or dwell (usu. fol. by in).
- synonyms:
- lease, rent
- similar words:
- dwell, live, reside, room
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| related words: |
house, lodge |
| derivation: |
tenantless (adj.) |
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