dong

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈdȯŋ 

ˈdäŋ

usually vulgar

: penis

dong

2 of 2

noun (2)

plural dong

: the basic monetary unit of Vietnam see Money Table

Examples of dong in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

An American brand can open a local Hong Kong dollar account, a Vietnamese dong account, or a Portuguese euro account without ever setting up a foreign legal entity, leasing an office or hiring a single local employee. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 June 2026

In the afternoon, venture beyond Myeong-dong and continue the cultural thread at the headquarters of one of South Korea’s most influential beauty companies, Amorepacific. — Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

Located in the Hannam-dong area, the clinic is known for combining functional medicine, regenerative stem cell treatments and lifting procedures with private, high-end dermatology and wellness care. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026

Located in the Hannam-dong area of Seoul, Hoan Clinic is known for combining functional medicine, regenerative stem cell treatments and lifting procedures with private, high-end dermatology and wellness care. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

origin unknown

Noun (2)

Vietnamese đŏng

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1930, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1824, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dong

• bhang
• bong
• gong
• hmong
• jong
• longue
• mong
• pong
• prong
• rong
• song
• strong