noun
loaning
LOH-nihng
Loaning (noun) means the act of lending something out. Example: “The library expanded its loaning of e-books during the pandemic.”
noun
1
The act of lending something out.
"The library expanded its loaning of e-books during the pandemic."
How to use loaning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process or practice of giving something out as a loan.
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Etymology
From loanin, an alternative spelling of the Northern English noun lonnen + -ing.
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What does “loaning” mean?
The word “loaning” means the act of lending something out. In plain terms, the process or practice of giving something out as a loan.
How do you pronounce “loaning”?
“Loaning” is pronounced LOH-nihng (/ˈloʊnɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “loaning” in a sentence?
Here is “loaning” used in a sentence: “The library expanded its loaning of e-books during the pandemic.”
What part of speech is “loaning”?
“Loaning” is a noun.
