Greenback — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈgrēn-ˌbak/ green·back

Meaning & Definition of Greenback

Greenback (noun)

  1. a legal-tender note issued by the U.S. government

Greenback (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States

    "she threw a few greenbacks on the counter to pay for the drinks"

    similar: banknote, bill, note
    related: dead presidents (slang), paper money, scrip, buck, dollar, simoleon (slang), smacker (slang), C-note, fifty, fin (slang), five, fiver (slang), hundred, one, sawbuck (slang), ten, tenner, twenty, two, cash, chips, currency, dough, legal tender, lucre, money, pelf, check, draft, money order

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Greenback

The most common words with a similar meaning to Greenback:

banknote, bill, note

Related Words for Greenback

dead presidents, paper money, scrip, buck, dollar, simoleon, smacker, C-note, fifty, fin, five, fiver, hundred, one, sawbuck, ten, tenner, twenty, two, cash, chips, currency, dough, legal tender, lucre, money, pelf, check, draft, money order

Origin & Etymology of Greenback

First known use: 1862

Frequently Asked Questions about Greenback

What does "Greenback" mean?

"Greenback" means a legal-tender note issued by the U.S. government. As a noun, it is defined as: a legal-tender note issued by the U.S. government.

What is another word for "Greenback"?

Other words for "Greenback" include banknote, bill and note. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Greenback" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Greenback"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Greenback". Common alternatives include banknote, bill and note.

How do you use "Greenback" in a sentence?

Examples of "Greenback" in a sentence: "she threw a few greenbacks on the counter to pay for the drinks".

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

"Greenback" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Greenback"?

"Greenback" is pronounced /ˈgrēn-ˌbak/ and divided into syllables as green·back.

What is the origin of the word "Greenback"?

First known use: 1862.

What is another word for "Greenback" meaning "a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States"?

When "Greenback" (noun) means a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States, synonyms include banknote, bill and note.