Word
euros
Phoneticseu·ros
US/ˈjuˌɹoʊz/
UK/jˈɔːɹəʊz/
Definitions
01currency
n. the plural of the euro, the money used in most of the European Union.
n. the plural form of the official currency unit of the eurozone.
“The coffee and cake cost exactly eight euros.”
“The exchange rate fluctuated significantly, meaning the traveler received fewer euros for her dollars than she had originally anticipated.”
Usage
While the official EU legislative spelling for the plural is 'euro', standard English usage almost always adds an 's'.
Pitfall
The book costs ten euro.
The book costs ten euros.
In standard English, the currency name takes an 's' in the plural, just like dollars or pounds.
02football tournament
n. a major football competition between European national teams.
n. the UEFA European Football Championship, a quadrennial international men's football tournament.
“Everyone was excited to watch the Euros on TV last summer.”
“The city saw a massive influx of tourists during the Euros, as fans from across the continent gathered to support their national teams.”
Informal
Usage
Usually used with the definite article 'the' and often followed by a year.
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