A paying guest is a person who pays to stay in someone else's home, usually on a short-term basis. The term TENANT (6 letters) refers to a person who rents a property from a landlord for a period of time. A LODGER (6 letters) is a person who rents a room in a house or apartment, often sharing common areas with the owner. A BOARDER (7 letters) is a person who pays to stay in a private residence and receives meals as part of the arrangement. Finally, a ROOMER (6 letters) is a person who pays to rent a room in a private residence but does not receive meals.