Banknote
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbæŋknəʊ̯t/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Banknote is a noun meaning A piece of currency made of paper or polymer.
Meaning
A piece of currency made of paper or polymer.
More Meanings
- (now historical) A promissory note issued by a bank, payable at a given time to a specific beneficiary.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: bank paper
Near-synonym: paper money
Was Captain Macheath here this Morning, for the Bank-notes he left with you last Week?
Word Forms
- banknotes
Synonyms for banknote
Depending on context, synonyms include note, bill, flimsy, greenback.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include note, greenback, bill, currency, cash, money.
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