1 [count] : something that is borrowed ; especially : a word or phrase from one language that is used in another language
▪ He's compiling a list of Japanese borrowings in English. 2 [noncount] : the act of borrowing something
▪ Students must have their own pencils. Borrowing is not allowed. ; especially : the act of borrowing money
▪ Economists predict that there will be increases in government borrowing.
▪ He's compiling a list of Japanese borrowings in English.
▪ Students must have their own pencils. Borrowing is not allowed. ; especially : the act of borrowing money
▪ Economists predict that there will be increases in government borrowing.





