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banknote
noun
bank·note
ˈbaŋk-ˌnōt
: a promissory note issued by a bank payable to bearer on demand without interest and acceptable as money
Examples of banknote in a Sentence
the new nation immediately printed up its own banknotes
Recent Examples on the Web
The diadem was closely associated with Queen Elizabeth, who wore it on the way to her coronation in 1953 and en route to most State Openings of Parliament, as well as in photos used across British and Commonwealth coinage, banknotes and postage stamps.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Not plastic pennies or a new series of banknotes, but rationing stamps.
—Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
All but the smallest businesses would be required to take digital euros, while an accompanying legislative proposal would also ensure businesses still have to keep accepting euro banknotes and coins.
—Bydavid Meyer, Fortune, 28 June 2023
Nigeria reissues old banknote as cash fiasco threatens to disrupt election The country appears to be largely training medics for the United States, Canada and the UK.
—Larry Madowo, CNN, 24 Feb. 2023
Some central banks have even taken to selling shredded banknotes as souvenirs.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 23 Jan. 2024
Among the features in those U.S. banknotes were, of course, colored threads.
—David Hamilton, Fortune, 18 July 2023
So some other approach is required to reassemble this area of a banknote.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 23 Jan. 2024
X-ray analysis of British paper copies showed the phosphorus and calcium signatures of bone black ink, but Franklin's original banknotes don't have that signature.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 18 July 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1695, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near banknote
Cite this Entry
“Banknote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banknote. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
bank note
noun
: a note issued by a bank that must be paid without interest to anyone presenting it at any time and that may be used as money
Legal Definition
bank note
see note
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