Singapore dollar
- noun
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dólar de Singapur
- I withdrew some Singapore dollars from the ATM to pay for my meal at the restaurant in Singapore.
Examples
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The Chinese renminbi, the Korean won, and the Singapore dollar are being held by a relatively small number of central banks.
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Note that the Chinese renminbi (aka the yuan) and Singapore dollar aren't on the list.
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Travelers cannot make overseas withdrawals or credit card payments in Myanmar, so carry cash for the whole trip in the latest design U.S. dollar notes, Euros, and Singapore dollars.
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When traveling to Singapore, it's essential to exchange your money for the local Singapore dollar to make purchases.
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The Singapore dollar is widely recognized in Southeast Asia and is often used for regional trade.
Synonyms
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Money used in Singapore, the country's dollar
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'the currency of Singapore' is directly and transparently derived from combining the place name 'Singapore' with the monetary unit 'dollar'. Country/currency compounds (country + currency) are a regular, cross-linguistic pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand this MWE.
Etymology
Singapore dollar is the name for the money used in Singapore. It simply combines Singapore and dollar, so it means 'the dollar of Singapore' and is the country's official 'currency' written as 'SGD'.