financing

noun

fi·​nanc·​ing fə-ˈnan(t)-siŋ 

ˈfī-ˌnan(t)-, 

fī-ˈnan(t)-

: the act or process or an instance of raising or providing funds

also : the funds thus raised or provided

Examples of financing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Such loans are a type of financing that is typically replaced with more permanent debt like corporate bonds. —Natalie Harrison, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025

In the interim, Beckham explored a number of different possibilities for the location and financing of a new Miami venue for the team. —Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2025

His plan would create what's called an enhanced infrastructure financing district (EIFD). —James Taylor, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025

The sanctions, led by the European Union, the United States and the G7, aimed to punish countries, including India, for facilitating Russian oil sales during the embargo, including trading, financing or shipping. —Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from gerund of finance entry 1

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for financing

• advancing
• enhancing
• entrancing
• romancing
• chancing
• dancing
• glancing
• lancing
• prancing
• refinancing

Legal Definition

financing

noun

fi·​nanc·​ing

: the act or process or an instance of raising or providing funds

also : the funds thus raised or provided