borrowing

noun

bor·​row·​ing ˈbär-ə-wiŋ 

ˈbȯr-

: something borrowed

especially : a word or phrase adopted from one language into another

Examples of borrowing in a Sentence

He's compiling a list of Japanese borrowings in English.

Students must have their own pencils. Borrowing is not allowed.

Economists predict that there will be increases in government borrowing.

Recent Examples on the Web

Put together, economic figures show the Fed doesn’t need to be in any rush to lower borrowing costs after this week — a stance communicated by the Fed’s leader recently. —Bryan Mena, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024

While the Fed's benchmark rate influences home borrowing costs, mortgages are also impacted by broader economic trends and changes in the yield for the U.S. 10-year Treasury bond. —Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2024

Although that’s not the rate consumers pay, the Fed’s moves still affect the borrowing and savings rates consumers see every day. —Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024

The economy, including consumer spending and employment, held strong despite the squeeze from inflation and high borrowing costs. —Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

borrowing

noun

bor·​row·​ing ˈbär-ə-wiŋ 

ˈbȯr-

: something borrowed

especially : a word or phrase adopted from one language into another