paper money

noun

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1
: money consisting of government notes and banknotes
2
: bank money

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Banknotes could be written for any amount and were similar to, but much less uniform than, today’s paper money. — Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026 Math learning materials often include paper money, flashcards, blocks, charts, dice, or measuring instruments. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 The United States adopts paper money during the Civil War, which causes an inflation. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 Trump’s signature also was included, a design element that would differ from other paper money. — Bill Barrow, Fortune, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for paper money

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First Known Use

1691, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of paper money was in 1691

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“Paper money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paper%20money. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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paper money

noun
: money consisting of government notes and bank notes

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