pawnshop
2 synonyms for pawnshop, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A business where people pawn items for cash loans.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
loan office
pawnbroker's shop
Etymology
From "pawn" plus "shop."
Full origin of pawnshop →Frequently asked questions
What does “pawnshop” mean?
The word “pawnshop” means a business where people pawn items for cash loans. In plain terms, a shop where you can leave valuables in exchange for a loan.
How do you pronounce “pawnshop”?
“Pawnshop” is pronounced PAWN-shop (/ˈpɔnʃɑp/ in IPA).
How do you use “pawnshop” in a sentence?
Here is “pawnshop” used in a sentence: “He found a cheap guitar in a pawnshop downtown.”
What part of speech is “pawnshop”?
“Pawnshop” is a noun.
