Word
baht
US/ˈbɑt/
UK/bˈɑːt/
Definition
n. the official currency of Thailand. You use this word when talking about money in that country.
n. the official currency unit of Thailand. It is the primary medium of exchange in the country and is subdivided into 100 satang.
Examples
“I need to exchange some dollars for Thai baht before my trip.”
“The local market prices are listed in baht, so you should carry some cash for small purchases.”
“Economists often monitor the value of the baht against the US dollar to predict the stability of Thailand's export sector during periods of global inflation.”
Examples
simple
“I need to exchange some dollars for Thai baht before my trip.”
contextual
“The local market prices are listed in baht, so you should carry some cash for small purchases.”
complex
“Economists often monitor the value of the baht against the US dollar to predict the stability of Thailand's export sector during periods of global inflation.”
Etymology
From Thai บาท (bàat).
Pronunciation spelling of but.
Pronunciation spelling of (a)bout.
Pronunciation spelling of bout.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.