Currency

/ˈkɜːrənsi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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

The euro is the currency used by many countries in the European Union.

The fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.

Trust is an important currency in building strong relationships.

A medium of exchange, specifically coins and paper money.

She received her salary in cash currency instead of a check.

From Middle English 'curraunt' and Old French 'currant', from Latin 'currens', meaning 'running' or 'flowing'.

foreign currency:

Money that is used in another country, different from one's own.

hard currency:

A type of currency that is widely accepted around the world.

fiat currency:

Money that has value because a government maintains it and people have faith in its value.

Dough

I need to save up some dough for the concert.

Bucks

It's going to cost me a few bucks to get in.

Cheddar

He's making a lot of cheddar working overtime.