greenback

noun

green·​back ˈgrēn-ˌbak 

: a legal-tender note issued by the U.S. government

Synonyms of greenback

• bill
• dollar
• note
• currency

Examples of greenback in a Sentence

she threw a few greenbacks on the counter to pay for the drinks

Recent Examples on the Web

Rios went to Harvard and worked as an economic-development consultant in California before her assistance to Obama’s campaign earned her the job of treasurer for seven years, when her signature went out on every greenback. — Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

Leveraged funds on Wednesday began buying dollar call options that gain in value if the greenback strengthens, according to traders. — David Finnerty, Bloomberg, 19 June 2026

Moreover, while the greenback has held strong amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, many Asian currencies like the Indian rupee and Philippine peso have significantly depreciated. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 17 June 2026

The greenback has done better against other currencies such as the euro and the yen. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for greenback

• aback
• attack
• backpack
• backtrack
• bareback
• blackjack
• brownback
• buyback
• callback
• cognac
• comeback
• cutback

Kids Definition

greenback

noun

green·​back ˈgrēn-ˌbak 

: a piece of U.S. paper money