borrowing

American  

[bor-oh-ing, bawr-] / ˈbɒr oʊ ɪŋ, ˈbɔr- /

noun

1. the act of one who borrows.

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

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

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Other Word Forms

• nonborrowing adjective
• preborrowing noun
• unborrowing adjective

Etymology

Origin of borrowing

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; borrow, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

That would lower the cost of borrowing on mortgages and other personal loans, but also reduce the interest paid on savings.

From BBC

Treasury Chief Rachel Reeves said the government is on track to cut borrowing, but attacks on Iran made the outlook uncertain.

From The Wall Street Journal

Energy prices surged and government bond yields rose globally following the conflict, increasing borrowing costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Bank recently said further cuts to borrowing costs are likely this year with another cut widely expected later this month, but if the oil price continues to rise is this now less likely?

From BBC

Typically, lower bond yields are good for consumers, businesses and the U.S. government because they reduce overall borrowing costs.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• financing