euro

UK: ˈjʊərəʊ | US: ˈjʊroʊ

Definition

  1. n. the official currency of the eurozone, adopted by many European Union member states.

  2. n. (informal) Europe or the European Union.

Structure
Eur <Europe>o <currency suffix>
Etymology

The word "euro" was officially adopted in 1995 for the single European currency, blending "Europe" with a neutral suffix to avoid favoring any single language. Its simplicity reflects the currency's pan-European purpose.

Examples

  1. The price is 20 euros.

  2. Many countries in the EU use the euro.

  3. She exchanged dollars for euros at the bank.

  4. The euro has strengthened against the dollar.

  5. Traveling across Europe is easier with the euro.