what you earn, save, invest and use to pay for things. Money can be kept in a bank, where it can earn interest. If you have a bank account, you can pay for things with a cheque
No, I can’t come – I haven’t got any money.
make/earn money:
The business has made more money this year.
spend money (on something):
We’ve spent a lot of money on this house.
cost (someone) money:
It would have cost us a lot of money to cancel the event.
borrow money:
I have had to borrow money from my family.
save money (=avoid spending money):
You can save money by taking your own lunch.
save money (=put money somewhere so that you can spend it later):
They’re trying to save money so that they can have a holiday.
money coming in (=money being earned and available to spend):
He had no job so there was no money coming in.
have money on you (=have money in your pocket etc):
Have you got any money on you?
lose money (=earn less money than you spend):
The industry is losing money and the governmentwants to sell it.
birthday/Christmas money (=money received as a birthday/Christmas present):
I’m going to spend my birthday money on some newclothes.
raise money (=collect money for a particular purpose):
Her bikeride will helpraise money for charity.
Synonyms and related words
General words for money, cash and coins
banknote
bill
bread
1a
the coins and pieces of paper that you can use to pay for things
I’ve found some money on the floor. Is it yours?
Synonyms and related words
General words for money, cash and coins
banknote
bill
bread
1b
the coins and pieces of paper that you use to pay for things in a particular country
Spanish/Italian/Japanese money
Synonyms and related words
General words for money, cash and coins
banknote
bill
bread
2
in old money
used when saying what a figure or amount would be in an equivalent system, especially the imperial system as opposed to the metric
The weeds are growing -1.2 metres. 4 feet in old money.
Submitted from: United Kingdom on 09/10/2012
phrases
be in the money
be right on the money
the best (something) that money can buy
for my money
get your money’s worth
have money to burn
have more money than sense
someone isn’t made of money
money for old rope
money is no object
money talks
my money’s on someone/something
put money on something
put your money where your mouth is
spend money like water
throw your money around
you pays your money and you takes your chance/choice
money
noun uncountable
US /ˈmʌni/
Other entries for this word
e-moneynoun
big moneynoun
new moneynoun
old moneynoun
pin moneynoun
blood moneynoun
dark moneynoun
even moneynoun
funny moneynoun
hard moneynoun
hush moneynoun
dirty moneyphrase
money talksphrase
money diarynoun
money mulenoun
money ordernoun
money trailnoun
paper moneynoun
seed moneynoun
short moneynoun
more dictionary definitions
DEFINITIONS2
1
what you earn, save, invest and use to pay for things. Money can be kept in a bank, where it can earn interest. If you have a bank account, you can pay for things with a check
No, I can’t come – I don’t have any money.
make/earn money:
The business has made more money this year.
spend money (on something):
We’ve spent a lot of money on this house.
cost (someone) money:
It would have cost us a lot of money to cancel the event.
borrow money:
I have had to borrow money from my family.
save money (=avoid spending money):
You can save money by taking your own lunch.
save money (=put money somewhere so that you can spend it later):
They’re trying to save money so that they can go to Florida this winter.
money coming in (=money being earned and available to spend):
He had no job so there was no money coming in.
have money on you (=have money in your pocket, etc.):
Have you got any money on you?
lose money (=earn less money than you spend):
The industry is losing money and the governmentwants to sell it.
birthday money (=money received as a birthday present):
I’m going to spend my birthday money on some newclothes.
raise money (=collect money for a particular purpose):
Her bikeride will helpraise money for charity.
Synonyms and related words
General words for money, cash and coins
banknote
bill
bread
1a
the coins and pieces of paper that you use to pay for things in a particular country
Spanish/Italian/Japanese money
Synonyms and related words
General words for money, cash and coins
banknote
bill
bread
1b
the coins and pieces of paper that you can use to pay for things
I’ve found some money on the floor. Is it yours?
Synonyms and related words
General words for money, cash and coins
banknote
bill
bread
2
in old money
used when saying what a figure or amount would be in an equivalent system, especially the imperial system as opposed to the metric
The weeds are growing -1.2 metres. 4 feet in old money.
Submitted from: United Kingdom on 09/10/2012
phrases
be in the money
be right on the money
the best (something) that money can buy
dirty money
for my money
get your money’s worth
have money to burn
have more money than sense
someone isn’t made of money
money for old rope
money is no object
money talks
my money’s on someone/something
put money on something
put your money where your mouth is
spend money like there was no tomorrow
throw your money around
you pays your money and you takes your chance/choice