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

A carry trade involves borrowing a currency at low interest rate and using the proceeds to buy currencies with higher yields.

From The Wall Street Journal

Long-term interest rates in Japan shot higher late last month after Takaichi set out her tax-and-spending plans, reflecting investor worries about new borrowing.

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Bob’s IPO comes after a rocky stretch for the home-furnishings industry, which has been pressured by higher borrowing costs and uneven consumer demand.

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Long-term U.K. government borrowing costs jumped to their highest in more than two months and sterling fell as pressure built on U.K.

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The U.K.’s central bank left its key rate at 3.75%, matching the Federal Reserve’s most recent decision, having cut borrowing costs in December for the sixth time since August 2024.

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Related Words

• financing