What does greenback mean?
Greenback means (US) Any bill that is legal tender in the US (originally printed with green and black ink) issued by the Federal Reserve..
Greenback
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(US) Any bill that is legal tender in the US (originally printed with green and black ink) issued by the Federal Reserve..
Definitions by Sense
- (US) Any bill that is legal tender in the US (originally printed with green and black ink) issued by the Federal Reserve.
- The United States dollar.
- (historical) A unit of American currency issued during the Civil War by the Treasury Department.
- (surfing) A wave that has not yet begun to break.
Example Sentences
When the surfer has passed the point where the waves are breaking, and is among the waves which are known as “greenbacks”, he may either dive through them or float over them, […]
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Word Forms
- greenbacks
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for greenback?
Common synonyms include note, bill, bank note, banknote.
What is the opposite of greenback?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use greenback in a sentence?
When the surfer has passed the point where the waves are breaking, and is among the waves which are known as “greenbacks”, he may either dive through them or float over them, […]
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