Pronunciation

/dɒlər/

Definitions

• Noun: A unit of currency used in many countries, especially the United States, Canada, Australia, and some Caribbean nations. Abbreviations: $ or US$.
• Verb: To express a value in dollars or to use the currency. For example: “The cost of the house is $500,000.”

Phrases

• “In terms of dollars” refers to the monetary value.
• “A dollar bill” or “a dollar note” is slang for a single piece of currency.
• “To trade in dollars” means to conduct transactions using this currency.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She saved enough dollars to buy that expensive car.”
• Verb: “The company’s profits rose by 10% in dollars last quarter.”
• “The exchange rate is 1 euro to 1.2 dollars.”

Synonyms

• Buck
• Dollar bill
• Dollar coin
• Dollar sign ($) (symbol)
• Currency

Antonyms

• cents
• pound
• euro
• yen (depending on the context)