pawnshop

[ pawn-shop ]

noun

1. the shop of a pawnbroker, especially one where unredeemed items are displayed and sold.

pawnshop

/ ˈpɔːnˌʃɒp /

noun

1. the premises of a pawnbroker

Word History and Origins

Origin of pawnshop¹

First recorded in 1840–50; pawn ¹ + shop

Example Sentences

“Without having a rigorous, effective enforcement, nothing’s going to happen,” said Tony DeMarco, a pawnshop owner and president of the Whittier Boulevard Merchants Assn., which opposed the ordinance.

From Los Angeles Times

“I can’t believe someone would take it and I hope local pawnshops don’t buy them.”

From Los Angeles Times

Asset-secured cards are a better gateway to credit and low interest rates than options from a pawnshop or car title loan, which also require collateral.

From Seattle Times

He sold them to booksellers, pawnshops and collectors.

From BBC

Mr Lu is accused of recruiting hard-up soldiers into the network by focusing on pawnshops, money lenders and loan-shark operations near army bases.

From BBC

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