currency

noun
UK: /ˈkʌr.ən.si/
US: /ˈkɝː.ən.si/

  1. The money that is used in a particular country or area.

    1. The dollar is the official currency of the United States.
    2. The value of the local currency has fallen sharply against the euro in recent months.

  2. The state of being up-to-date or widely accepted.

    1. This phrase is no longer in common currency.
    2. The widespread currency of these ideas suggests a significant shift in public opinion.

Synonyms

legal tender acceptance cash popularity money

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "currency" in English means: The money that is used in a particular country or area., The state of being up-to-date or widely accepted..

The phonetic transcription of "currency" is /ˈkʌr.ən.si/ in British English and /ˈkɝː.ən.si/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "currency": legal tender, acceptance, cash, popularity, money.

Example usage of "currency": "The dollar is the official currency of the United States.". More examples on the page.