Kroon

/kruːn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A former currency of Estonia, replaced by the euro in 2011.

When I traveled to Estonia, I exchanged my euros for kroons to better understand the local economy.

A former currency of the Netherlands, replaced by the euro in 2002.

The Dutch kroon was known for its stability before it was replaced by the euro.

A monetary unit used in several other countries, such as Sweden and Iceland.

In Sweden, shopping costs are often calculated in kronor, which is the plural form of kroon.

A crown or a wreath, often symbolizing victory or honor.

She wore a beautiful floral kroon during the festival to symbolize her victory.

From Dutch kroon, meaning ‘crown’.

kroon as currency

Referencing the previous monetary units of the Netherlands and Estonia.

kroon in exchange

The act of trading goods or services for kroons.

euro

The currency that replaced the kroon in both Estonia and the Netherlands.

crown

The English equivalent term related to currency.

A casual term used in some contexts to refer to a small amount of money.

I only have a few kroons left to spend.

Used humorously to describe something fancy or regal, as in 'That meal was fit for a kroon.'

After that dinner, I felt like I had dined like royalty, what a kroon!