debt burden

noun

: the amount of money that one owes

the company's large debt burden

Examples of debt burden in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This huge and growing debt burden creates enormous pressure on Beijing to take any steps necessary to avoid absorbing the bulk of the adjustment costs. — Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026

America’s debt burden is rising faster than estimates just a few years ago, exacerbated by persistent deficits and soaring interest payments. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Brooks has long highlighted Japan’s efforts to keep its bond yields artificially low as a way of keeping its massive debt burden, which tops 200% of GDP, in check. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Despite the growing debt burden, families have continued to take out loans at a fairly consistent rate, according to Sallie spokesman Rick Castellano. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for debt burden

• unburden
• overburden