borrower

noun
UK /ˈbɒrəʊə/
US /ˈbɑːroʊər/

A borrower is a person who takes something from someone and will give it back later.

The borrower promised to return the library book next week.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who takes out money from a bank and must pay it back.

The bank asked the borrower to pay back the loan each month.

3. Someone who uses something temporarily that belongs to another person.

As a borrower of my bike, he had to keep it safe.

4. In finance, a person or company that receives credit or funds.

The borrower signed the contract for the mortgage.