dollar
Translation
dollar
Examples
This book costs ten dollars.
This book costs ten dollars.
The dollar is a strong currency.
The dollar is a strong currency.
Grammar Patterns
((number)) dollars ((number)) dollars It costs five dollars.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (informal) buck
Etymology
From Low German 'daler', from German 'Taler', a type of silver coin.
Memory Tips
The symbol for the dollar ($) looks like an 'S' with a line through it. It's the main currency of the USA.