Money

/ˈmʌni/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; currency.
He paid for the groceries using cash, which is a form of money.
Wealth or resources, often expressed in currency.
She saved a lot of money for her vacation.
A sum or amount of money.
It cost me a significant amount of money to repair the car.
A person or entity regarded as having financial resources.
The investor is looking for a project that will attract rich money.
In slang, money can also refer to wealth or financial success.
He’s really making money in the stock market these days.

Etymology

Middle English 'moneye', derived from Old French 'moneie', from Latin 'moneta', referring originally to a place where coins are minted.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make money
To earn or gain money.
money talks
Wealth gives power or influence.
money for nothing
Getting paid without effort.
a penny saved is a penny earned
Saving money is just as valuable as earning money.
money laundering
The process of concealing the origins of illegally obtained money.

Related Words

wealth
An abundance of valuable possessions or money.
debt
Money that is owed or due.
investment
The action of putting money into something to gain a profit or achieve a result.
savings
Money that has been saved, especially through a bank or official scheme.
income
Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.

Slang Meanings

bucks
I got a few bucks to spend on dinner.
dough
He's got a lot of dough saved up for his trip.
cash
I need to take some cash out of the ATM.
greenbacks
Those greenbacks won't last long at the casino.
moolah
I’m low on moolah until payday.