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Dollar

/ˈdɑːlər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The basic monetary unit of the United States, equal to 100 cents.

I need to withdraw some dollars from the ATM.

A similar monetary unit in other countries or a unit of money used in trade.

The Canadian dollar has been gaining value against the U.S. dollar.

A term used informally to refer to money in general.

He spent a lot of dollars on his vacation last year.

verb

To invest or place a monetary amount on something.

Many investors dollar into emerging markets for better returns.

Etymology

The word 'dollar' comes from the Spanish 'dólar', which is derived from 'thaler', a silver coin from a mining town called Joachimsthal in the 16th century.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a dollar a day

Refers to the cost of something per day, often used in budgeting contexts.

dollars and cents

Refers to financial matters, especially in terms of practicality.

not worth a dollar

Means something has little or no value.

Related Words

currency

The system of money in general use in a particular country.

finance

The management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies.

economy

The wealth and resources of a country or region.

Slang Meanings

Buck

I need to save a few bucks for the trip.

Greenback

He prefers to be paid in greenbacks.

Moolah

I'm low on moolah this month.

Dough

She's making a lot of dough with her new job.