Shekel

/ˈʃɛkəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A former silver coin of Israel and a monetary unit of modern Israel.

The price of the book was listed as fifty shekels.

An ancient unit of weight used in trade, particularly in the context of precious metals.

The merchant weighed the gold in shekels before making the sale.

A term used to describe money in general, often in a colloquial or informal context.

After working all summer, she finally had enough shekels to buy a new bicycle.

From Hebrew 'sheqel', meaning 'to weigh'.

more than a shekel

to require more effort or payment than expected.

a shekel for your thoughts

asking for someone's opinion.

agora

The smaller unit of currency in Israel's currency system.

currencies

Types of money in use, generally.

Money, especially small amounts.

I just earned a few shekels from my side gig.

A generic term for cash.

I need to save some shekels for the trip.