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

Russia’s central bank Friday lowered its key interest rate for a fifth straight meeting, but said it will continue to keep borrowing costs at a level that restrains activity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cryptocurrencies tend to benefit from lower borrowing costs as it makes them more attractive relative to lower-yielding assets.

From Barron's

If sustained, that drop in yields will help the government lower its interest payments and its borrowing.

From The Wall Street Journal

UK government borrowing was higher than expected last month, according to the latest official figures.

From BBC

That could hurt currencies such as the dollar, pinch stock prices and push up borrowing costs for governments, businesses and households, including in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• financing