Money (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural mon·eys, mon·ies [muhn-eez]. /ˈmʌn iz/.
  1. any circulating medium of exchange, including coins, paper money, and demand deposits.
  2. paper money.
  3. gold, silver, or other metal in pieces of convenient form stamped by public authority and issued as a medium of exchange and measure of value.
  4. any article or substance used as a medium of exchange, measure of wealth, or means of payment, as checks on demand deposit or cowrie.
  5. a particular form or denomination of currency.
  6. money of account.
  7. capital to be borrowed, loaned, or invested: mortgage money.
  8. an amount or sum of money: Did you bring some money?
  9. wealth considered in terms of money: She was brought up with money.
  10. pecuniary sums.
  11. property considered with reference to its pecuniary value.
  12. pecuniary profit: not for love or money.
adjective
  1. of or relating to money.
  2. used for carrying, keeping, or handling money: Have you seen my little money purse?
  3. of or relating to capital or finance: the money business.
Idioms
  1. with respect to one's opinion, choice, or wish: For my money, there's nothing to be gained by waiting.
  2. in the money, Informal.
    • having a great deal of money; affluent: You can see he's in the money by all those clothes he buys.
    • first, second, or third place in a contest, especially a horse or dog race.
  3. to make a profit or become rich: You'll never make money as a poet.
  4. on the money, Informal.
    • at just the exact spot or time; on target: The space shuttle landed on the money at 9:55 a.m.
    • exhibiting or done with great accuracy or expertise: His weather forecasts are always on the money.
  5. to prove the truth of one's words by actions or other evidence; demonstrate one's sincerity or integrity: Instead of bragging about your beautiful house, put your money where your mouth is and invite us over to see it.
noun
  1. a medium of exchange that functions as legal tender
  2. the official currency, in the form of banknotes, coins, etc, issued by a government or other authority
  3. a particular denomination or form of currency
  4. property or assets with reference to their realizable value
  5. a pecuniary sum or income
  6. an unspecified amount of paper currency or coins
  7. in one's opinion
  8. well-off; rich
  9. profit obtained by little or no effort
  10. more money than one needs
  11. full value for the money one has paid for something
  12. to invest money in
  13. to place a bet on
  14. put one's money where one's mouth is See mouth (def. 19)
adjective
  1. best, most valuable, or most eagerly anticipated
Money (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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