on loan

Definition

Loaned or lent, not owned.

Example Sentences

• "An ex-L.S.W.R. 0-6-0 goods engine, No. 0395, and a "Terrier" tank-engine, No. 2678, are now on loan."
• "Shortly thereafter Sugarman learned that the technology behind the pricey sunglasses wasn't on loan from NASA."
• "As you generate your list of references check whether your library holds the books, and if so whether they are on loan."