tenant Definition
- 1a person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord
- 2a person who holds or possesses something
Using tenant: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tenant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The tenant complained about the leaky roof.
Example
The new tenant moved in last week.
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The building has several tenants, including a restaurant and a clothing store.
Example
He was a tenant of the company for over 10 years.
tenant Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using tenant
used to remind someone that they have a responsibility to pay for what they use or occupy
Example
I know you're struggling with money, but you still need to be a good tenant and pay the rent.
Example
The dispute between the landlord and tenant was resolved in court.
a tenant who occupies a property with the landlord's permission but without a lease or contract
Example
He was a tenant at will, so he could be asked to leave at any time.
Phrases with tenant
Example
The majority of farmers in this area are tenant farmers.
a tenant who has the legal right to live in a property for an indefinite period of time
Example
The council house was given to her as a secure tenant.
a tenant who has the legal right to continue living in a property even if the ownership changes
Example
The sitting tenant refused to leave the apartment when the landlord sold the building.
Origins of tenant
from Old French 'tenant', present participle of 'tenir', meaning 'to hold'
Summary: tenant in Brief
A 'tenant' [ˈtɛnənt] is a person who rents or occupies land or property from a landlord. It can also refer to someone who holds or possesses something. Examples include 'The new tenant moved in last week.' and 'The building has several tenants, including a restaurant and a clothing store.' Phrases like 'tenant farmer' and 'sitting tenant' denote specific types of tenancy.
