Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
piaster
noun
/pɪˈæstər/
Definition
A silver or gold coin used as a currency in some countries, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.
Examples
- The banknotes in Egypt included piasters, which made daily transactions simple.
- He saved his piasters to buy a new camera during his vacation.
- Prices in the market were displayed in both pounds and piasters, illustrating the currency’s importance.
Meaning
The term ‘piaster’ refers to a monetary unit in various countries, often associated with countries that were historically influenced by French colonization. It is commonly used in currencies such as the Egyptian pound and the Syrian pound.
Synonyms
- currency
- coin
- money
