loaner en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈloʊ.nɚ/ (General-American)
Etymology
From loan + -er.
Meanings
- One who loans; a lender.
-
(informal) Something that is given as a loan.
It took a few days to get the prescription for wheelchair repairs approved before the parts could be ordered. In the meantime, the company I was dealing with gave me a loaner chair until mine was returned to me.
2014, Arlene Sollis, I Came — I Stayed, page 219:I am driving a loaner while my car is in the shop.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| loaners | Number=Plur | lexicographic |