Dollar

usgb/ˈdɑːlər/
noun

The main currency, or money, used in the United States, Australia, and some other countries.

I need ten dollars to buy that book.
Visual representation of "dollar" - The main currency, or money, used in the United States, Australia, and some other countries.

Often appears as...

  • worth a dollar
  • spend a dollar
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Visual representation of "dollar"
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Currency Denominations

Dollars come in various denominations, like 1, 5, and 20 dollars, useful when talking about prices.

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Could you break a twenty-dollar bill into five-dollar notes?
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Cultural Symbol

The dollar is often a symbol of American culture, representing wealth or financial goals.

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Her dream is to make it big and earn big dollars in Hollywood.
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Plural Usage

'Dollar' becomes 'dollars' when talking about more than one, except when preceded by 'a', 'one', or any other specific number.

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This costs three dollars, but that costs a dollar.
Visual representation of the word "Dollar"

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