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

Kenya is not taking more cash from Chinese banks this time -- instead borrowing against future cargo taxes -- though it is partnering with Chinese transport firms to build the new phase.

From Barron's

They could also stifle key parts of the U.S. economy such as housing that are already struggling under the weight of high borrowing costs.

From MarketWatch

Sweden will hold a bond auction on Wednesday and Norway will publish quarterly borrowing guidance for the second quarter on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Prolonging prescriptions, borrowing money, driving less and skipping meals were the most cited methods.

From MarketWatch

In a statement, the central bank said it may reduce borrowing costs further as the economy approaches “a balanced growth path.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• financing