noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who loans; a lender.
2. 2
   a car that is lent as a replacement for one that is under repair wordnet
3. 3
   Something that is given as a loan. informal

   "I am driving a loaner while my car is in the shop."

4. 4
   someone who lends money or gives credit in business matters wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bankerlenderlenderloan sharkmoneylendermortgagee

Example

More examples

"I am driving a loaner while my car is in the shop."

Etymology

From loan + -er.

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