pawnshop

PAWN-shop

Pawnshop (noun) means a business where people pawn items for cash loans. Example: “He found a cheap guitar in a pawnshop downtown.”

noun

A business where people pawn items for cash loans.

"He found a cheap guitar in a pawnshop downtown."

How to use pawnshop

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA shop where you can leave valuables in exchange for a loan.

Word forms

pawnshops plural

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He found a cheap guitar in a _____ downtown.

Etymology

From "pawn" plus "shop."

Synonyms

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loan office pawnbroker's shop

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.

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