the dollar

noun

technical

: 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.

Examples of the dollar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Related to this selling pressure in gold is the strength in the dollar, which acts a safe haven currency in times of geopolitical conflict. —Todd Gordon, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026

Treasury yields and the dollar retreated, with traders backing off some of their more hawkish Federal Reserve bets, pricing in a few basis points worth of easing this year. —Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026

Safe haven demand, nerves about inflation and the prospect of higher interest rates have all boosted the dollar. —John Towfighi, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026

The committee will work with the City Council Auditor's Office to determine whether JEA failed to collect all the capacity fees owed to the utility and what the dollar amount is. —David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 18 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for the dollar

• footballer
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• haller
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