Mckinley
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.”
How to use Mckinley
Learner’s notesIn 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.
The $500 bill sense is historical — these notes were withdrawn from circulation decades ago and now exist only as collectibles.
Word forms
McKinleys plural, McKinleys plural
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The high-denomination note, nicknamed a _____, hasn't been printed for general circulation since 1945.
Etymology
Rare spelling variant of McKinley.
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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.