Definitions

1. noun

the basic unit of currency in the United States, equal to 100 cents.

“She earned $50,000 per year, which was a good salary at that time.”

2. noun

a unit of currency in Canada, equal to 100 cents.

“The price of the item was 10 Canadian dollars.”

3. noun

a unit of currency in Australia, equal to 100 cents.

“The cost of the hotel room was 80 Australian dollars.”

4. noun

a unit of currency in other countries, equal to 100 cents.

“The tourist spent 100 dollars on souvenirs.”

5. verb

to exchange something for dollars, especially money.

“The store dollarized the price of the item, making it cheaper for tourists.”

6. verb

to make something worth a dollar.

“The new technology dollarized the company’s profits.”

7. adjective

worth or costing one dollar.

“The dollar menu at the fast-food restaurant was very popular.”