A payment made by a tenant at intervals in order to occupy a property.

A similar payment for the use of equipment or a service.

A profit from possession of a valuable right, as a restricted license to engage in a trade or business.

“A New York city taxicab license earns more than $10,000 a year in rent.”

To occupy premises in exchange for rent.

“I rented a house from my friend's parents for a year.”

To grant occupation in return for rent.

“We rented our house to our son's friend for a year.”

To obtain or have temporary possession of an object (e.g. a movie) in exchange for money.