Dollar

Definition

Dollar is a noun that refers to the basic monetary unit used in various countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and others. It is commonly represented by the symbol "$" and serves as a standard unit of currency for trade and finance in these regions.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈdɑːlər/
• Respelling: DAH-lər

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈdɒlər/
• Respelling: DOL-ər

Etymology

The word "dollar" originates from the German "Thaler," a coin used in the 16th century in Europe, named after the "Joachimsthaler," a silver coin from the town of Joachimsthal (now Jáchymov in the Czech Republic). This term evolved into "dollar" in English by the 17th century, eventually becoming the standard currency name in the United States and other countries.

Derivatives

• Dollarize (verb)
• Dollarization (noun)
• Dollarless (adjective)
• Petrodollar (noun)
• Dollarwise (adjective/adverb)

Synonyms

• Currency
• Money
• Buck (informal)

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The noun "dollar" is widely used in economic and financial contexts to denote the primary unit of currency in several countries. For example, "The price is 20 dollars." The term is often used in both formal and informal settings, as in "He only has a few dollars left."

Related Terms

• Cent: A fractional unit of currency, often one-hundredth of a dollar.
• Euro: The currency used by many countries in the European Union.
• Currency: A system of money used in a particular country or region.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The primary monetary unit of the United States, Canada, Australia, and other countries: Refers to the official currency used in these countries.
  • Example: "The U.S. dollar is widely accepted internationally."
• A silver coin or note representing one dollar: Used to denote the physical representation of the currency in the form of coins or bills.
  • Example: "She gave him a dollar bill."
• Informally, a unit of currency: Used as a term to refer to currency in general, especially in casual or colloquial contexts.
  • Example: "It cost him a few dollars to buy lunch."