leasing

noun

leas·​ing ˈlē-siŋ How to pronounce leasing (audio)
-ziŋ
archaic
: the act of lying
also : lie, falsehood

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In the six years since then, that slumped to orders for only 28 planes, mostly for freighters or from Chinese leasing companies, which could be buying them on behalf of airlines outside China. Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025 While there may eventually be some leasing options, these condos at sea are neither timeshares nor Airbnbs. Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025 The Department of the Interior also announced a new offshore leasing plan on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf last week. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2025 Despite this uptick, the office market continues to see steady leasing demand, particularly from healthcare providers and local small businesses, as more residents and companies relocate from higher-cost coastal areas, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Pat Maio, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for leasing

Word History

Etymology

Middle English lesing, from Old English lēasung, from lēasian to lie, from lēas false

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leasing was before the 12th century

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“Leasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leasing. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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