plural monies or moneys
ˈmʌniz
1
: something (such as coins or bills) used as a way to pay for goods and services and to pay people for their work
Dinner cost a lot of money last night. = We were charged a lot of money for dinner last night.
a sum of money
That painting must be worth a lot of money.
She's been making a lot of money in her new job. = (informal) She's been making big/good money in her new job.
He earned some money last summer as a musician.
We're trying to save enough money for a new car.
The town is raising money for the elementary school.
Friends would always ask her for money.
It's an interesting idea, but there's no money in it: it'll never sell.
The club made money [=earned money; made a profit] by selling advertisements in the newsletter.
She knew she could make money [=earn a profit] on the deal. = She knew there was money to be made from/on the deal.
When they take a vacation, money is no object. [=they are not concerned about the price of things] They always stay at the most expensive places.
2
: a person's wealth : the money that a person has
He made his money in the insurance business.
He lost his money on foolish investments. = He threw all his money away on foolish investments.
They decided to put all their money in the stock market.
We didn't have much money when I was growing up.
She comes from money. [=her family is rich]
She married into money. [=she married a wealthy man]
3
or moneys formal
: amounts of money
Most of the project is being paid for by federal monies.
All monies received will be deposited in a special account.
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“Money.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/money. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.
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