noun
Uncommon
borrower
BAW-roh-uh
Borrower (noun) means a person or organization that takes something, especially money, on the understanding it will be returned. Example: “The bank checks a borrower's credit history before approving a loan.”
noun
1
A person or organization that takes something, especially money, on the understanding it will be returned.
"The bank checks a borrower's credit history before approving a loan."
How to use borrower
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who takes something (often money) that they intend to pay or give back.
Common pairings
a first-time borrower
a reliable borrower
borrower's credit score
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Word forms
- Plural
- borrowers
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Etymology
From "borrow" + "-er."
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What does “borrower” mean?
The word “borrower” means a person or organization that takes something, especially money, on the understanding it will be returned. In plain terms, someone who takes something (often money) that they intend to pay or give back.
How do you pronounce “borrower”?
“Borrower” is pronounced BAW-roh-uh (/ˈbɑɹoʊɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “borrower” in a sentence?
Here is “borrower” used in a sentence: “The bank checks a borrower's credit history before approving a loan.”
What is the opposite of “borrower”?
The opposite of “borrower” — its antonyms — are lender, nonborrower, purchaser, remitter and taker.
What part of speech is “borrower”?
“Borrower” is a noun.
Is “borrower” a common word?
“Borrower” is an uncommon word in modern English.
