noun
money
MUHN-ee/ˈmʌni/
Currency accepted as payment for goods and services.
The money beside the purse includes both coins and banknotes.
Etymology
Moneta took its name from Juno's title because coins were made near her temple. The term covered the mint and its coins, later extending to accepted paper substitutes.
In context
Currency or money is a social construct built on a shared belief and trust. Investing.
More examples
- Do you have enough money to pay for lunch?
- She saves a little money from every paycheck.
- This machine accepts coins but not paper money.
Forms
money
monetary adjective — Relating to money or currency.