Definitions

1. noun

A person who rents a room or property from a primary tenant or landlord, often paying a lower rent than the primary tenant.

“The subletter had to negotiate with the landlord to extend his stay for a few more weeks.”

2. verb

To rent a room or property from a primary tenant or landlord, often as a temporary solution.

“We had to sublet the apartment because we couldn’t find a new place to live in time.”