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the dollar

noun

Definition of the dollar

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: the value of a dollar when it is compared to another unit of money
  • The dollar dropped sharply against the pound.
  • the strength/weakness of the dollar
  • The dollar is worth more in Mexico.

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dollar play

  1. : taler

  2. : any of numerous coins patterned after the taler (such as a Spanish peso)

  3. : any of various basic monetary units (as in the U.S. and Canada) — see Money Table

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