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loaner

American  
[loh-ner] / ˈloʊ nər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that loans. loan.

  2. something, as an automobile or appliance, that is lent especially to replace an item being serviced or repaired.


Etymology

Origin of loaner

First recorded in 1880–85; loan 1 + -er 1

Example Sentences

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Hyundai dealers will offer rental or loaner vehicles to customers who are interested in one, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Most of our homework is done on our loaner laptops and submitted through Canvas, which can be accessed only through Wi-Fi.

From Slate • Dec. 13, 2023

A wedding ceremony — loaner dress and suit included — for about $600?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2023

Since its report in 2021, the consultants have found that owners now have to wait longer for their vehicles to be serviced due to labor, loaner vehicle availability and parts shortages.

From Reuters • Mar. 10, 2023

I open up her loaner computer from the library to check my email.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy