lessee

[ le-see ]

noun

1. a person, group, etc., to whom a lease is granted.

lessee

/ lɛˈsiː /

noun

1. a person to whom a lease is granted; a tenant under a lease

Derived Forms

• lesˈseeship, noun

Other Words From

• les·seeship noun
• under·les·see noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lessee¹

1485–95; < Anglo-French. See lease ¹, -ee

Word History and Origins

Origin of lessee¹

C15: via Anglo-French from Old French lessé , from lesser to lease ¹

Example Sentences

He added that the state is in litigation with the lessee and believes it has been subleasing the space.

From Los Angeles Times

“This is a site we were aware of, this is a lessee we were aware of,” he said.

From Seattle Times

Many clubs have traditionally classified dancers as contractors or lessees in business for themselves.

From New York Times

“While many lessees and operators act responsibly, this program exists for those who don’t,” Biernoff said.

From Seattle Times

Aircraft lessors have sued dozens of insurers and lessees for billions of dollars over hundreds of aircraft stuck in Russia since the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

From Reuters