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euro

euro

195 1.0
Money used by many countries in the European Union
  • noun
  • /ˈjʊəroʊ/
translation icon : euro
  • You're figuring it in euros, in dollars it's much less.
  • euro exchange rate
  • euro currency
  • euro area

They're the, the, the pound and the euro are losing value all the time.

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Examples

  • On January 1, 1999, the actual value of the euro was set as summarized in Table 1.

    Academic text (1999)
  • But then he gave me 200 euros to give to the baby.

  • In the short run, the euro will gain market share, especially in and around Europe.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Plus, for the first time ever, the euro has become less valuable than the dollar.

  • On January 1, 1999, the euro became a currency in its own right.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Something similar has already happened in Europe, where the euro has replaced the national currencies.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Financial markets in the euro area will undoubtedly expand as more EU members adopt the currency.

    Academic text (2009)
  • He says he'll give you 100 euros for the lot.

  • Traveling through Europe is easier when you use the euro instead of different currencies.

  • She exchanged her dollars for euros before heading to Paris.

Compounds

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How Valuable

euro
195 1.0
dollar
1.0
cent
950 1.0
kopeck
2 8.7

Surface Forms

euro singular
euros plural

Etymology

The word euro comes from Europe (the name of the continent) plus the ending -o, and was chosen to mean 'money of Europe'. So, a euro is the common money used by many countries in Europe.