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Definition of tenner

tenner

/ˈtɛn.ər/
ten · ner
Plural:tenners
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• noun

1

British A ten-pound or ten-dollar banknote, or a sum of ten pounds or ten dollars (informal, chiefly British).

Example

"Could you lend me a tenner until I go to the cash machine tomorrow?"

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'tenner' (an informal term for a ten-pound or ten-dollar banknote) with its homophone 'tenor' (a high adult male singing voice or the general meaning of something).

• Rhymes for tenner

• Nearby Words

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