# fiver

/fˈaɪvɐ/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fiver
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

a slang name for a five-pound note in the UK. You use this when talking about money in a casual way.

For teachers: a five-pound banknote in the United Kingdom.

## Examples

- I only have a fiver in my pocket.
- He reached into his jacket and pulled out a fiver to pay for the coffee.
- While the digital economy has reduced the need for physical cash, the fiver remains a common denomination for small, everyday purchases in many parts of the country.

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