Currency — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkər-ən(t)-sē/ cur·ren·cy

Meaning & Definition of Currency

Currency (noun)

  1. circulation as a medium of exchange
  2. general use, acceptance, or prevalence
  3. the quality or state of being current, currentness

Currency (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment

    "I prefer to carry only paper currency, as coins are too heavy"

    similar: bread (slang), bucks, cabbage (slang), cash, change, chips, coin, dough, gold, green, jack (slang), kale (slang), legal tender, lolly (British), long green (slang), loot, lucre, money, moola (slang), needful, pelf, scratch (slang), shekels, tender, wampum
    related: coinage, specie, dead presidents (slang), folding money, paper money, scrip, banknote, cashier's check, check, draft, money order, note, promissory note, bill, dollar, greenback, bankroll, capital, finances, funds, roll (slang), wad, wallet, chump change, dibs (slang), dime, mite, peanuts, pittance, shoestring, big bucks, bomb (British), boodle, bundle, earth, fortune, king's ransom, megabucks, mint, packet (chiefly British), pile, pot, abundance, means, opulence, riches, treasure, wealth, resources, wherewithal, mad money, petty cash, pin money, pocket money, spending money

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Currency

The most common words with a similar meaning to Currency:

Slang: bread, cabbage, jack, kale, long green, moola, scratch
British: lolly
bucks, cash, change, chips, coin, dough, gold, green, legal tender, loot, lucre, money, needful, pelf, shekels, tender, wampum

Related Words for Currency

coinage, specie, dead presidents, folding money, paper money, scrip, banknote, cashier's check, check, draft, money order, note, promissory note, bill, dollar, greenback, bankroll, capital, finances, funds, roll, wad, wallet, chump change, dibs, dime, mite, peanuts, pittance, shoestring

Word Forms of Currency

Inflections: currencies

Origin & Etymology of Currency

curr(ent):1 + -ency

First known use: 1624

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Currency

Words & Phrases Containing Currency

fractional currency, hard currency

Frequently Asked Questions about Currency

What does "Currency" mean?

"Currency" means circulation as a medium of exchange. As a noun, it is defined as: circulation as a medium of exchange.

What is another word for "Currency"?

Other words for "Currency" include bread, bucks, cabbage, cash, change, chips, coin and dough. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Currency" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Currency"?

There are 80 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Currency". Common alternatives include bread, bucks, cabbage, cash, change, chips, coin, dough, gold and green.

What is a slang word for "Currency"?

Slang words for "Currency" include bread, cabbage, jack, kale, long green and moola.

How do you use "Currency" in a sentence?

Examples of "Currency" in a sentence: "I prefer to carry only paper currency, as coins are too heavy".

Is "Currency" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Currency" is a noun.

Is "Currency" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Currency" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Currency"?

"Currency" is pronounced /ˈkər-ən(t)-sē/ and divided into syllables as cur·ren·cy.