noun Uncommon

Mckinley

muh-KIHN-lee

Mckinley (noun) means a US five-hundred-dollar bill, so called because President William McKinley's portrait appeared on it. Example: “The high-denomination note, nicknamed a mckinley, hasn't been printed for general circulation since 1945.”

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noun

A US five-hundred-dollar bill, so called because President William McKinley's portrait appeared on it.

"The high-denomination note, nicknamed a mckinley, hasn't been printed for general circulation since 1945."

The code name for an early Intel Itanium 2 processor.

"Reviewers benchmarked the mckinley chip against rival server processors of its era."

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In plain EnglishMostly known today as a surname (and Denali, the mountain once called Mount McKinley), but it also names a discontinued high-value banknote and an old Intel processor.

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The $500 bill sense is historical — these notes were withdrawn from circulation decades ago and now exist only as collectibles.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

McKinleys plural, McKinleys plural

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Etymology

Rare spelling variant of McKinley.

Synonyms

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Denali

Related words

denali

Rhymes for Mckinley

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Mckinley” mean?

The word “Mckinley” means a US five-hundred-dollar bill, so called because President William McKinley's portrait appeared on it. In plain terms, mostly known today as a surname (and Denali, the mountain once called Mount McKinley), but it also names a discontinued high-value banknote and an old Intel processor.

How do you pronounce “Mckinley”?

“Mckinley” is pronounced muh-KIHN-lee (/məˈkɪn.li/ in IPA).

How do you use “Mckinley” in a sentence?

Here is “Mckinley” used in a sentence: “The high-denomination note, nicknamed a mckinley, hasn't been printed for general circulation since 1945.”

What part of speech is “Mckinley”?

“Mckinley” is a noun.

Is “Mckinley” a common word?

“Mckinley” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Mckinley” have?

“Mckinley” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a US five-hundred-dollar bill, so called because President William McKinley's portrait appeared on it.

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