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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

pawnbroker

/pɔːnˈbrɒkər/ noun · British & US
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What does pawnbroker mean?

noun

A person or business that lends money on the security of personal items, especially jewelry or other valuable objects, which are kept until the loan is repaid.

Example

"The pawnbroker examined the watch carefully before offering a loan."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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