LESSEE Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

lessee

noun

le-ˈsē

Definition of lessee

as in tenant

one who rents a room or apartment in another's house the lessee has the right to expect the lessor to make all necessary repairs in a timely manner

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Recent Examples of lessee Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez attempted to carve out exemptions for commercial restaurant lessees from the wage ordinance, citing a need to establish a distinction between hotel operators/owners and restaurants. — City News Service, Daily News, 14 May 2026 The restaurant lessee is expected to rebuild, but so far no firm plans have been announced. — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 In ’93, that right was expanded to any willing lessee, willing lessor. — George Ochenski, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026 The homeowner had leased the home to an employee of ASAP Squatter Removal, which gave them residency rights over the property; the company then acted on behalf of the lessee and new owner to force the residents out, according to Wagstaffe. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lessee

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tenant

Noun

Under its triple-net lease arrangements, tenants cover expenses such as maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Vacant apartments a ‘nuisance’ Early fires occurred while tenants still lived at Olive Park.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

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