Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lira
noun
/ˈlɪərə/
Definition
The lira is a currency that has been used in several countries, particularly in Italy and Turkey.
Examples
- After traveling to Italy, I exchanged my dollars for lira.
- The price of the meal was listed in lira.
- Recent economic changes have affected the value of the Turkish lira.
Meaning
Lira refers to both the Italian and Turkish currency, historically used in different forms. In Italy, it was replaced by the Euro in 2002. The Turkish lira is still in use today.
Synonyms
- currency
- money
- coinage
