pawnbroker
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Noun — A person or business that lends money in exchange for holding personal property as security, which can be sold if the loan isn't repaid.
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Etymology
A straightforward combination of "pawn" and "broker."
Full origin of pawnbroker →Frequently asked questions
What does “pawnbroker” mean?
The word “pawnbroker” means a person or business that lends money in exchange for holding personal property as security, which can be sold if the loan isn't repaid. In plain terms, someone who runs a pawnshop, lending money against goods left as collateral.
How do you pronounce “pawnbroker”?
“Pawnbroker” is pronounced PAWN-broh-kuh (/ˈpɔːnˌbɹəʊ.kə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “pawnbroker” in a sentence?
Here is “pawnbroker” used in a sentence: “She took her grandmother's ring to the pawnbroker to raise quick cash.”
What part of speech is “pawnbroker”?
“Pawnbroker” is a noun.