Meaning of the word euro in English

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

euro

US /ˈjʊr.oʊ/
UK /ˈjʊə.rəʊ/
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Noun

the single European currency, which replaced the national currencies of member countries of the European Union in 1999 (as a unit of account) and 2002 (for banknotes and coins).

Example:
The price of the book is 25 euros.
Many European countries use the euro as their currency.