borrowing

bor·row·ing

noun \ˈbär-ə-wiŋ, ˈbȯr-\

Definition of BORROWING

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

Examples of BORROWING

1. He's compiling a list of Japanese borrowings in English.
2. Students must have their own pencils. Borrowing is not allowed.
3. Economists predict that there will be increases in government borrowing.

First Known Use of BORROWING

1609