Synonyms of currency

currency

noun

ˈkər-ən(t)-sē 

as in cash

something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment

I prefer to carry only paper currency, as coins are too heavy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cash
• money
• coin
• gold
• bucks
• coinage
• funds
• dollar
• dough
• change
• chips
• loot
• wampum
• legal tender
• shekels
• green
• lucre
• tender
• bread
• pelf
• cabbage
• needful
• long green
• kale
• lolly
• specie
• scratch
• moola
• resources
• wallet
• scrip
• banknote
• greenback
• capital
• jack
• bill
• finances
• money order
• paper money
• mint
• promissory note
• dime
• draft
• folding money
• wealth
• pittance
• treasure
• bankroll
• riches
• means
• abundance
• note
• peanuts
• wad
• chump change
• opulence
• roll
• bomb
• pot
• pile
• shoestring
• dead presidents
• fortune
• check
• big bucks
• earth
• bundle
• mite
• pocket money
• petty cash
• megabucks
• spending money
• pin money
• mad money
• dibs
• boodle
• packet
• wherewithal
• cashier's check
• king's ransom

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of currency

Skromeda said that some local producers had done back-of-the-envelope math, and figured that Manitoba would still come out on top due to the currency exchange rate. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Under the new Florida law, the kiosk operator must issue a full refund to a victim of fraud for their first virtual currency transaction. — Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Instead of thinking only about digital currencies, businesses can look at tokenization as another way financial records and ownership interests can be represented electronically. — Karen Koehler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2026

The country's history of protectionist trade policies, currency controls and sovereign debt defaults has also discouraged foreign investment. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026