Synonyms for

Dollars

Verb / ˈdɑ:lɜ:z / / ˈdɔ:lɜ:z / Another word for dollars — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dollars is the basic monetary unit in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Synonyms & similar words

dollarmark buck dollarbill clam onedollarbill dollarsign dollar currency cash bucks greenbacks notes coin banknotes bills money moola bread dough scratch spondulicks wonga lucre shekels treasure

Synonyms by register

Formal

currency legal tender monetary unit

Informal

bucks quid dough moolah smackers

Literary

coin specie

Antonyms

poverty debt shortage lack deficit scarcity

Common collocations

  • US dollars
  • Canadian dollars
  • Australian dollars
  • worthless dollars
  • foreign dollars
  • hard dollars
  • soft dollars
  • digital dollars

Word family

noun dollar

Usage note

While 'dollars' is a common term for currency, it specifically refers to the monetary unit of several countries, most notably the United States. It is often used informally to represent money in general.

Example sentences

  1. My mom gave me five dollars to spend at the store.
  2. I saved up all my dollars to buy a new toy.
  3. The cashier counted the dollars in the register.
  4. I found a wallet with a hundred dollars inside.
  5. I earned ten dollars for doing chores around the house.

Quotes

  • Money talks, but all mine ever says is 'goodbye'. - Unknown
  • A bank is a place where they lend you an umbrella in fair weather and ask for it back when it starts to rain. - Robert Frost
  • I'm not a self-made man. I'm a self-paid man. - Joseph A. Michelli

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