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Definition of dollar

dollar

/ˈdɑː.lɚ/
dol · lar
Plural:dollars
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dollar Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The basic monetary unit of the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and several other countries, typically equal to one hundred cents.

Example

"She paid twenty dollars for the hardcover book at the local shop."

2

A piece of paper money or a coin representing the value of one dollar.

Example

"He reached into his pocket and pulled out a crumpled dollar to leave as a tip."

3

Money or wealth in general, especially when viewed as a driving motivation or influential factor.

Example

"The expansion of the corporate franchise was ultimately driven by the almighty dollar."

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• Rhymes for dollar

• Nearby Words

dolefully
dolefulness
doll
dollar
dollarbird
dollhouse
dollop

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the mid-16th century Low German or Dutch word 'daler', from the German 'Taler'. This was a shortened form of 'Joachimsthaler', a silver coin minted in the early 16th century in Joachimsthal (now Jáchymov in the Czech Republic).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dollar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dollar
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