loaner
Translation
loaner, courtesy car
Examples
The garage gave me a loaner while my car was being repaired.
The garage gave me a loaner while my car was being repaired.
Grammar Patterns
a loaner ((car/phone etc.)) a temporary replacement (item) The garage gave me a loaner car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: courtesy car, replacement vehicle, substitute
Etymology
Derived from 'loan' + the suffix '-er', which here denotes an object provided for a purpose.
Memory Tips
A 'loaner' is an item given on 'loan'. The '-er' suffix makes you think of the object that is temporarily 'loaned'.