A1noun2K

Euro

UK /["/ˈjʊərəʊ/"]/US /["/ˈjʊrəʊ/"]/

Definition

the unit of money of some countries of the European Union

In simple words: The currency used in many countries in Europe.

Examples

I paid five euros for it.
10 million euro
The price is given in euros.
a 30-million-euro deal
A half-kilo pack of pasta costs around 70 euro cents.
What if the UK had **joined the Euro** in 1999?
the value of the euro against the dollar

Usage notes

Use 'euro' when referring to the currency; it's appropriate in financial discussions. Avoid using it in contexts unrelated to money or finance.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'Euro'(pe) as the special money of many European countries.

Collocations

euro exchange
euro zone
euro currency

Synonyms

currency
money
cash

Antonyms

dollar
pound
yen

Common mistakes

Confused with 'euros' as the plural in all contexts.
Incorrectly capitalized when not at the beginning of a sentence.
Using 'euro' for countries that do not use it.