American English pronunciation

How to pronounce foreclosure

IPA transcription: [fɔɹk'loʊʒɚ]

Pronunciation variants: [fɔɹk'loʊʒɚ][fɚk'loʊʒɚ]

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Noun

  • the legal proceedings initiated by a creditor to repossess the collateral for loan that is in default

Usage examples

  • Anyone may bid on properties sold at a foreclosure sale.
  • Such mortgage requires payment or the owner of the mortgage can seek foreclosure.
  • Many apartment complexes faced foreclosure, bankruptcy, and changes in ownership.
  • "Cash is king" is relevant also to households, that is, to avoid foreclosures.