eurozone

American  

[yoor-oh-zohn, yur-oh‐] / ˈyʊər oʊˌzoʊn, ˈyɜr oʊ‐ /

Or euro zone

Or Eurozone

noun

1. those member states of the European Union that have adopted the euro as their national currency, considered as a single economic entity.

   the eurozone's exports.

---

Eurozone British  

/ ˈjʊərəʊˌzəʊn /

noun

1. the geographical area containing the countries that have joined the European single currency

---

Etymology

Origin of eurozone

First recorded in 1995–2000; euro ² ( def. ) + zone ( def. )

Example Sentences

Yields on U.K. government bonds climbed along with their Japanese and eurozone counterparts.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Europe, eurozone inflation data will attract investors’ attention, while Asia sees a slate of growth and inflation data, alongside regional purchasing managers’ surveys.

From The Wall Street Journal

Flash estimate inflation data for the eurozone are “eagerly awaited” on Tuesday, say DZ Bank analysts in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal

Manufacturing purchasing managers’ surveys from Spain, Italy, France, Germany and the eurozone are due Monday, followed by services PMIs on Wednesday, all for November.

From The Wall Street Journal

Unemployment data from Spain for November, from Italy for October and the eurozone also for October are due on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal