dong

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈdȯŋ How to pronounce dong (audio)
ˈdäŋ
usually vulgar
: penis

dong

2 of 2

noun (2)

plural dong
: the basic monetary unit of Vietnam see Money Table

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This is that French pole vaulter who hit the bar with his massive dong last Olympics. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026 Instead of a tiny dong, Toxie would have a monster dong. — EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Gladstone Gallery will move its Seoul location to the city’s Hannam-dong neighborhood later this year. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Located in the Hannam-dong area, the clinic is known for combining functional medicine, regenerative stem cell treatments and lifting procedures with private, high-end dermatology and wellness care. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dong

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

origin unknown

Noun (2)

Vietnamese đŏng

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1930, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1824, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dong was in 1824

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“Dong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dong. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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