loan meaning and definition

LOAN noun

Definition of loan (noun)

1. the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
2. a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English
   • synonyms: loanword

LOAN verb

Definition of loan (verb)

1. give temporarily; let have for a limited time
   • "I will lend you my car"; "loan me some money"
   • synonyms: lend
   • antonym: borrow