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pawnshop

/pɔːnʃɒp/ noun · British & US
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What does pawnshop mean?

noun

A shop where people can pawn or sell second-hand goods, often at a low price, and sometimes also buy them back at a higher price. A pawnshop is a place where people can borrow money by offering an item of value as collateral.

Example

"The pawnshop on the corner of the street was a popular place to sell unwanted items."

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