loan
noun
the act of lending; a grant of the temporary use of something.
Example Sentences
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The Dutch institution is frequently visited by enthusiastic Japanese fans, and other nations like China, Singapore and South Korea also have asked about loaning it, she said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Museums have for a long time relied on wealthy individuals bequeathing, loaning or donating artefacts to build their science and art collections, explains Dr Smithwick, who recovers and sells fossils professionally.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
In return, the museum is loaning treasures including from the Sutton Hoo hoard as well as the Lewis chess pieces, made from walrus ivory in the 12th Century.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
You would likely not see any money you gave him, so even loaning him money would merely start a bad habit that could be hard to break.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 21, 2026
I run to my room, wondering how, merely a moment ago, I was this close to considering the possibility of maybe, perhaps, loaning him my room for a brief period of time.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
