euro

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noun (1)

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.

see Money Table

euro

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noun (2)

eu·​ro ˈyu̇r-(ˌ)ō 

plural euros

: wallaroo

Euro

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adjective

Eu·​ro ˈyu̇r-(ˌ)ō 

: european

Euro noun

Examples of euro in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

As part of the deal, TCS will acquire Porsche's IT consulting business, MHP, for 320 million euros. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Construction on the 450-million-euro plant was slated to begin in 2026, with operations targeted for 2028. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Adjective

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. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Feb. 2026

Designed by Australia's Forest Creek Tinies, the Caladenia has a length of 8 m (26 ft), which sits roughly halfway between pint-sized Euro tiny houses and larger North American models. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

short for the equivalent of Europe or European in the languages of the European Union

Noun (2)

Adnyamathanha (Australian Aboriginal language of South Australia) yuru

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1971, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1855, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1980, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing euro

• euro cent

Kids Definition

euro

noun

eu·​ro

ˈyu̇r-(ˌ)ō

plural euros also euro

: the common basic unit of money of most countries of the European Union