English Reference
Word noun

USD

n.
usd
Definition
  1. 01 A2 Elementary Technical

    Stands for United States dollar. It is the official money used in the USA.

    Abbreviation for United States dollar. It serves as the standard unit of currency in the United States and is the most common reserve currency globally.

    Simple

    “The price of the hotel room was listed in USD rather than local currency.”

    In context

    “Economists observed a significant fluctuation in the value of the USD against the Euro following the announcement of the new trade policy.”

    Usage

    Usually written in capital letters; often placed before or after a numerical value in financial documents.

    Teacher's tip

    While 'dollar' is the everyday word, USD is the specific code used in banking, travel bookings, and international business.

    Synonyms
    US dollarbuck
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Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Frequent
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