noun
greenback
Greenback (noun) means (US, informal) A banknote that is legal currency in the United States, issued by the Federal Reserve.
noun
1
(US, informal) A banknote that is legal currency in the United States, issued by the Federal Reserve.
2
(US, informal) The dollar, the currency of the United States.
3
(US, history) A note of American money issued by the Treasury during the Civil War.
4
A wave that has yet to break.
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Etymology
Formed from green and back.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of greenback?
"greenback" (noun) means (US, informal) A banknote that is legal currency in the United States, issued by the Federal Reserve.
What is another word for greenback?
Other words for "greenback" include note, bill, banknote.
What are the different meanings of greenback?
"greenback" has 3 main meanings: 1. (US, informal) A banknote that is legal currency in the United States, issued by the Federal Reserve; 2. (US, informal) The dollar, the currency of the United States; 3. (US, history) A note of American money issued by the Treasury during the Civil War.
