monetary

adjective

mon·​e·​tary ˈmä-nə-ˌter-ē 

 also  ˈmə-

: of or relating to money or to the mechanisms by which it is supplied to and circulates in the economy

a crime committed for monetary gain

a government's monetary policy

monetarily

ˌmä-nə-ˈter-ə-lē 

 also  ˌmə-

adverb

Synonyms

• financial
• fiscal
• economic

Examples of monetary in a Sentence

a crime committed for monetary gain

Gold was once the basis of the U.S. monetary system.

Recent Examples on the Web

In 40 other states and the District of Columbia, eligibility requirements were expanded to consider low-income families under a certain monetary threshold. —Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025

Maren Morris The Texas native emphasized monetary donations to local charities to help flood victims. —Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 8 July 2025

In addition to cooking and distributing meals with the monetary and food donations, the pair has also organized donations for cleaning supplies and protective gear for people clearing the debris. —Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 8 July 2025

The organization is accepting monetary and product donations, such as cases of bottled water, cleaning supplies, baby supplies, candles and flashlights. —Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 7 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin monetarius of a mint, of money, from Latin moneta

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing monetary

• monetary aggregate
• monetary unit

Rhymes for monetary

• accessary
• adversary
• ancillary
• arbitrary
• aviary
• axillary
• beriberi
• breviary
• budgetary
• capillary
• catenary
• cautionary

Kids Definition

monetary

adjective

mon·​e·​tary ˈmän-ə-ˌter-ē 

 also  ˈmən-

: of or relating to money

this administration's monetary policy