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greenback Definition

☆ green·back (grēn′bak′)

noun

any piece of U.S. paper money printed in green ink on the back

greenback Finance Definition
A nickname for the U.S. dollar that often is used in foreign exchange commentary.
greenback Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • strong: A stronger greenback makes commodity contracts such as metals more expensive for buyers using other currencies.