Meaning of the word dollar in English

What does dollar mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dollar

US /ˈdɑː.lɚ/
UK /ˈdɑː.lɚ/
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Noun

1.

the basic monetary unit of the US, Canada, Australia, and certain other countries, equal to 100 cents.

Example:
This book costs ten dollars.
I need to exchange some currency for US dollars.
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