Meaning & Definition of word "Kroon"
Kroon
/kruːn/
noun:
- 1. A former currency of Estonia, replaced by the euro in 2011.
- Example: When I traveled to Estonia, I exchanged my euros for kroons to better understand the local economy.
- 2. A former currency of the Netherlands, replaced by the euro in 2002.
- Example: The Dutch kroon was known for its stability before it was replaced by the euro.
- 3. A monetary unit used in several other countries, such as Sweden and Iceland.
- Example: In Sweden, shopping costs are often calculated in kronor, which is the plural form of kroon.
- 4. A crown or a wreath, often symbolizing victory or honor.
- Example: She wore a beautiful floral kroon during the festival to symbolize her victory.
Etymology
●From Dutch kroon, meaning ‘crown’.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
euro:
The currency that replaced the kroon in both Estonia and the Netherlands.
crown:
The English equivalent term related to currency.
Slang Meanings of kroon
Meaning: A casual term used in some contexts to refer to a small amount of money.
● Example Sentence: I only have a few kroons left to spend.
Meaning: Used humorously to describe something fancy or regal, as in 'That meal was fit for a kroon.'
● Example Sentence: After that dinner, I felt like I had dined like royalty, what a kroon!