borrowing

[ bor-oh-ing, bawr- ]

/ ˈbɒr oʊ ɪŋ, ˈbɔr- /

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noun

the act of one who borrows.

the process by which something, as a word or custom, is adopted or absorbed.

the result of such a process; something borrowed, as a foreign word or phrase or a custom.

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Origin of borrowing

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at borrow, -ing¹

OTHER WORDS FROM borrowing

non·bor·row·ing, adjectivepre·bor·row·ing, nounun·bor·row·ing, adjective

Words nearby borrowing

borough hall, borrelia, Borromini, borrow, borrowed time, borrowing, borrow pit, borrow trouble, Bors, borscht, borscht circuit

How to use borrowing in a sentence

It increases government borrowings and sends it into an interest repayment cycle, which only further increases spending in the future.
India—like the rest of the world—is moving away from the path of economic austerity|Manavi Kapur|February 8, 2021|Quartz
That forced them to buy other shares to repay their borrowings, a preview on a small scale of the trading action that would bring the company to prominence last month.
The GameStop stock craze is about a populist uprising against Wall Street. But it’s more complicated than that.|David J. Lynch|February 1, 2021|Washington Post
When investors believe a business’s stock price is on a downward trajectory, they can bet on their belief by borrowing shares from other investors, with a promise to give the stock back in a certain time period, plus some interest.
The GameStop trade needed short-sellers to work—and so do markets|John Detrixhe|January 29, 2021|Quartz
Government borrowing is under renewed scrutiny as politicians consider their third mega-spending package to support the US economy, adding to more than $3 trillion already earmarked since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The problem with a 100-year US government bond|John Detrixhe|January 27, 2021|Quartz

With the Federal Reserve planning on keeping interest rates near zero for years, business borrowing costs will remain low and stocks will face little competition from bonds for investors’ cash.
Stocks drive higher, brushing aside worries about U.S. stability|David J. Lynch|January 14, 2021|Washington Post
“He is borrowing my voice to tell you this story,” she told the crowd.
A Sunni-Shia Love Story Imperiled by al Qaeda|Ruth Michaelson|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The exhibit also includes examples of designers borrowing from fine art, as Yves Saint Laurent did with his Mondrian dress.
The Big Business of Fashion Counterfeits|Lizzie Crocker|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Generally, the better the rating, the lower the borrowing cost for the issuer.
Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: November 9|PunditFact.com|November 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Borrowing language from his father, Paul said he does not wear his religion “on my sleeve.”
Is Rand Paul Christian Enough for the GOP?|Olivia Nuzzi|August 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ravitch has said the borrowing would have been temporary and would have come in exchange for a more transparent budget.
Powerbroker Richard Ravitch Thinks New York Might Be Doomed|Josh Robin|April 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That is, the Government was led into the policy of borrowing through the increase of monetary forms.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
It was an error not to separate borrowing entirely from monetary issues.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
Borrowing was his besetting sin, and he was always head over ears in debt.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland|Joseph Tatlow
But the much-tried lady was on the highroad toward trouble-borrowing and bound to reach her end.
Dorothy at Skyrie|Evelyn Raymond
"Mr. Baines would have no difficulty borrowing from five hundred thousand to three quarters of a million," said Noble.
Scattergood Baines|Clarence Budington Kelland