eu·ro
ˈyu̇r-(ˌ)ō 
variants
or less commonly Euro
plural euros also euro or Euros or Euro
: the common basic monetary unit of most countries of the European Union
Note: As of January 1, 2023 the euro is used in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain. It is also used in the Canary Islands, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, Reunion, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, and the independent, non-E.U. members Andorra, Kosovo, Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino, and Vatican City.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
The Kiel Institute, which tracks support to Ukraine, estimates that as of June, European countries had provided 72 billion euros ($83 billion) worth of military aid since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, compared to $65 billion in U.S. aid.
—Lorne Cook, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
There are only 12 rooms here (the building dates back to 1889) and the all-white interiors and vintage rugs lend more Euro vibe than a rustic one.
—Scott Bay, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
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Noun
In April, the Prada group revealed the acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings for an enterprise value of 1.25 billion euros and the transaction is expected to close in the second half of the year.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
The Kiel Institute, which tracks support to Ukraine, estimates that as of June, European countries had provided 72 billion euros ($83 billion) worth of military aid since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, compared to $65 billion in U.S. aid.
—Lorne Cook, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
But Nutella Peanut will retain the distinctively Euro flavor of the original spread.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
There are only 12 rooms here (the building dates back to 1889) and the all-white interiors and vintage rugs lend more Euro vibe than a rustic one.
—Scott Bay, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Euro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/euro. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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