banknote

noun

bank·​note ˈbaŋk-ˌnōt How to pronounce banknote (audio)
Synonyms of banknotenext
: a promissory note issued by a bank payable to bearer on demand without interest and acceptable as money

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the new nation immediately printed up its own banknotes
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By Sophie Neiman, Contributor At a foreign exchange stall in a bustling marketplace here in Somaliland’s capital city, Abiquatar Farah proudly holds out a red banknote. — Mahbub Abdillahi, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2026 Among them are the Diamond Diadem, made for King George IV’s coronation and later immortalized in coins, banknotes and stamps bearing the image of Queen Elizabeth II. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Regency banknotes were essentially promissory notes underwritten by a specific bank. — Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026 Japanese 10,000 yen and US 100 dollar banknotes arranged for a photograph in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, May 10, 2024. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for banknote

Word History

First Known Use

1695, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of banknote was in 1695

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“Banknote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banknote. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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bank note

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: a note issued by a bank that must be paid without interest to anyone presenting it at any time and that may be used as money

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bank note

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