leasing

noun

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

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But at Autorama, its van leasing service, revenues reversed 12% to £36.3 million. Royston Wild, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 Highland, along with leasing firm Legacy Commercial Properties, plan to renovate the space to bring people back to the 27-year-old building. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025 Here are some of the most affordable leasing and financing deals car brands are offering for Memorial Day 2025. Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 May 2025 The aviation company also specializes in aircraft leasing, aircraft sales consulting, ferry flights and flight instruction, according to the Velocity Aviation website. Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.

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