Definitions

1. noun

A former currency of Brazil, used from 1942 to 1970.

“The country replaced the cruzeiro with the cruzeiro real in 1967.”

2. noun

A Brazilian football club, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, which plays in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.

“Cruzeiro is a top contender for the Brazilian football championship this year.”

3. proper noun

Cruzeiro, a city in the Minas Gerais state of Brazil.

“The city of Cruzeiro is known for its rich history and cultural heritage.”