Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lessee

/lɛˈsiː/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.58 in modern English

Syllables: lessee
IPA: /lɛˈsiː/

6

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An individual or a corporation who has the right of use of something of value, gained through a lease agreement with the real owner of the property.

noun

The entity to whom a lease is given, or who takes an estate by lease.

noun

Someone who is allowed to use a house, building, land etc. for a period of time in return for payment to the owner.

verb

Pronunciation spelling of let's see.

Example Sentences

"These automobiles will be covered for the three excluded perils, if loss is caused by the lessee or the rentee."
"Lessee now, who else does the old master know?"
"Huh? My name? Lessee... I just came outta that egg, so I guess I don'thave a name yet."

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman lessié, past participle of lessier (“to permit, to let”).

Inflected Forms

lessees (plural)

Derived Forms

colessee lesseeship

Synonyms

leasee renter tenant leaseholder

Antonyms

lessor landlord

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce lessee?: The recorded pronunciation is /lɛˈsiː/.
What does lessee mean?: An individual or a corporation who has the right of use of something of value, gained through a lease agreement with the real owner of the property.
Where does lessee come from?: From Anglo-Norman lessié, past participle of lessier (“to permit, to let”).

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