Definition

A piece of paper money that is used as currency for transactions.

Example

I took out a banknote to pay for my groceries.

Conversation

Did you see that banknote I found on the ground yesterday?

Yeah, I saw it! What are you going to do with it?

I think I might just keep it as a little souvenir.

That sounds cool! It's not every day you find a random banknote.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Banknote → It is formed from "bank" (from Italian *banca*, meaning a bench or table where money is exchanged) and "note" (from Latin *nota*, meaning a mark or sign). A banknote is a note or sign issued by a bank that represents a certain amount of money.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bank' where money is exchanged and a 'note' that signifies value — that's how a banknote represents money.

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