eurozone

noun

eu·​ro·​zone ˈyu̇r-ō-ˌzōn How to pronounce eurozone (audio)
: the geographical area comprising the countries that use the euro as the official currency

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That contributed to a lackluster showing for the 20-nation eurozone. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025 Fire has affected nearly 440,000 hectares (1,700 square miles) in the eurozone so far in 2025, double the average for the same period of the year since 2006, according to the EU Science Hub's Joint Research Centre. USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025 The eurozone economy expanded an unexpected 0.1% in the second quarter, a slight uptick on analysts’ predictions of flatlining growth. Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 30 July 2025 This analysis focuses on the British Pound (GBP), Euro (EUR), Swiss Franc (CHF), and Swedish Krona (SEK), four eurozone currencies commonly associated with institutional and high-net-worth investors in NYC real estate. John Walkup, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for eurozone

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First Known Use

1995, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of eurozone was in 1995

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“Eurozone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eurozone. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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eurozone

noun
eu·​ro·​zone
ˈyu̇r-ō-ˌzōn
: the geographical area comprising the countries that use the euro as the official currency
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