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Definition of subletter

subletter

/ˈsʌbˌlɛtər/
sub · let · ter

Plural:subletters
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subletter Lexical Profile

subletter Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who rents a property or room from an existing tenant rather than directly from the landlord.

Example

"We found a reliable subletter to take over our spare bedroom and cover half the utilities for the summer months."


2

A tenant who leases all or part of a rented property to a secondary party for a portion of the existing lease term.

Example

"Before studying abroad for the semester, the original subletter had to obtain written permission from the building management."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In everyday usage, "subletter" is contronymous and can refer either to the original tenant who rents out their leased space (the sublessor) or to the secondary tenant who moves in (the sublessee). In formal or legal agreements, "sublessor" and "sublessee" are preferred to avoid ambiguity.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Subletter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/subletter
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