Definitions

currency

[kur-uhn-see, kuhr-] / ˈkɜr ən si, ˈkʌr- /

NOUN

paper and coin money of a country

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cash

STRONG

bills bread cabbage coinage coins dinero dough moolah notes roll specie wad

WEAK

almighty dollar chicken feed cold cash folding money green stuff legal tender medium of exchange piece of change

Example Sentences

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CURRENCY: The dollar gained to 112.95 yen from Wednesday’s 112.78 yen.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2018

CURRENCY: The dollar edged up to 112.59 yen from Monday’s 112.53 yen.

From Washington Times • Nov. 20, 2018

CURRENCY: The dollar rose to 110.84 yen from 110.69 yen.

From Washington Times • Aug. 14, 2018

CURRENCY: The dollar fell to 118.30 yen from Friday's 118.61 yen.

From US News • Dec. 1, 2014

CURRENCY: The economy is based on the CFA Frank, but guests need only Euros.

From Time Magazine Archive

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