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

That’s the interest one commercial bank charges another for uncollateralized overnight borrowing. — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026

That’s making the group much more exposed to the cost of borrowing. — Kate Rooney, CNBC, 20 June 2026

Sporty sneakers are one category where my mom and I regularly overlap, and this sporty pair from Vepose would absolutely cause a borrowing dispute. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026

Find out how affordable the right home equity borrowing option could be now. — Aly J Yale, CBS News, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1598, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for borrowing

• sorrowing

Kids Definition

borrowing

noun

bor·​row·​ing ˈbär-ə-wiŋ 

ˈbȯr-

: something borrowed

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