Definition of Pawn

an item that is handed over as collateral for a money loan

Examples of Pawn in a sentence

Since my engagement ring was so important to me, I decided to pawn it so that I could get it back in a few days.  🔊

After losing my job, Kevin would pawn his motorcycle and stereo at the local pawn store in order to pay his bills.  🔊

Frank received $500 for his television set since he decided to pawn it instead of selling it to a neighbor.  🔊

Detective Cooper showed a picture of the victim’s watch to the store’s owner to see if the criminal had tried to pawn it.  🔊

Instead of deciding to pawn anything at the local store, Daisy walked into the store and bought a ring this time.  🔊

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