rand

noun

ˈrand How to pronounce rand (audio)
ˈränd
ˈränt
plural rand
: the basic monetary unit of South Africa see Money Table

Examples of rand in a Sentence

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In the first, the conflict lasts another two months, oil prices average close to $100 a barrel, and the rand weakens by about 5%. Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026 South Africa’s police chief faces prosecution over his alleged role in a 360 million-rand ($21 million) health-services tender scandal, escalating scrutiny of the country’s top law-enforcement office. S'thembile Cele, Bloomberg, 25 Mar. 2026 More durable than your average slipper, these shoes feature a rubber outsole that provides excellent traction, while the synthetic rand offers additional protection from outdoor elements like rocks. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026 The rubber rand protects his feet for ropework and like his beloved Chucks, the sole is flat for stability with lifting and doing drills like box jumps. Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 16 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rand

Word History

Etymology

the Rand, South Africa

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rand was in 1941

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“Rand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rand. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

rand

noun
ˈrand How to pronounce rand (audio)
ˈränd
ˈränt
plural rand
1
: the basic unit of money of South Africa
2
: a coin or bill representing one rand

Biographical Definition

Rand

biographical name

Ayn ˈīn How to pronounce Rand (audio) 1905–1982 American (Russian-born) writer

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