rent-to-own

noun

A transaction by which tangible property, such as furniture or electronics, is leased in exchange for a weekly or monthly payment, with the option to purchase at some point during the agreement.

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Meanings

nounrent-to-own (uncountable)
  1. uncountablecontract lawbusinessA transaction by which tangible property, such as furniture or electronics, is leased in exchange for a weekly or monthly payment, with the option to purchase at some point during the agreement.
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APA

rent-to-own. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rent-to-own

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“rent-to-own.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rent-to-own. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “rent-to-own,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rent-to-own.

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