pawnbroker Synonyms
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pawnbroker Meaning
Wordnet
pawnbroker (n)
a person who lends money at interest in exchange for personal property that is deposited as security
Webster
pawnbroker (n.)
One who makes a business of lending money on the security of personal property pledged or deposited in his keeping.
pawnbroker Sentence Examples
- The pawnbroker's shop emitted an air of mystery and intrigue.
- Desperate for cash, she decided to pawn her grandmother's necklace at the pawnbroker.
- The pawnbroker carefully examined the jewelry before making an offer.
- Rumor had it that the pawnbroker had dealings with shady characters in the underworld.
- The pawnbroker's ledger contained a record of every item left in his possession.
- The police raided the pawnbroker's shop, suspecting it of being a front for illicit activities.
- The pawnbroker offered a fair price for the old gold watch, but the customer was reluctant to part with it.
- The pawnbroker's knowledge of antiques was vast, and he could spot a counterfeit with a single glance.
- Locals whispered that the pawnbroker had a secret stash of rare and valuable objects hidden beneath his shop.
- Despite the pawnbroker's enigmatic reputation, he had a soft spot for the down-on-their-luck who came to him seeking assistance.
FAQs About the word pawnbroker
a person who lends money at interest in exchange for personal property that is deposited as securityOne who makes a business of lending money on the security of
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The pawnbroker's shop emitted an air of mystery and intrigue.
Desperate for cash, she decided to pawn her grandmother's necklace at the pawnbroker.
The pawnbroker carefully examined the jewelry before making an offer.
Rumor had it that the pawnbroker had dealings with shady characters in the underworld.
