Meaning & Definition of word "Shekel"
Shekel
/ˈʃɛkəl/
noun:
- 1. A former silver coin of Israel and a monetary unit of modern Israel.
- Example: The price of the book was listed as fifty shekels.
- 2. An ancient unit of weight used in trade, particularly in the context of precious metals.
- Example: The merchant weighed the gold in shekels before making the sale.
- 3. A term used to describe money in general, often in a colloquial or informal context.
- Example: After working all summer, she finally had enough shekels to buy a new bicycle.
Etymology
●From Hebrew 'sheqel', meaning 'to weigh'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
more than a shekel:
to require more effort or payment than expected.
a shekel for your thoughts:
asking for someone's opinion.
Related Words
agora:
The smaller unit of currency in Israel's currency system.
currencies:
Types of money in use, generally.
Slang Meanings of shekel
Meaning: Money, especially small amounts.
● Example Sentence: I just earned a few shekels from my side gig.
Meaning: A generic term for cash.
● Example Sentence: I need to save some shekels for the trip.