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• Eurobond
  Eurobond

  noun

  a bond issued by a non-European corporation and offered for sale in the European market, to be repaid in the currency of issue, especially a U.S. corporate bond denominated and yielding interest in U.S. dollars.
• eurobond
  eurobond

  noun

  (sometimes capital) a bond issued in a eurocurrency

Eurobond

American  

[yoor-uh-bond] / ˈyʊər əˌbɒnd /

noun

1. a bond issued by a non-European corporation and offered for sale in the European market, to be repaid in the currency of issue, especially a U.S. corporate bond denominated and yielding interest in U.S. dollars.

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eurobond British  

/ ˈjʊərəʊˌbɒnd /

noun

1. (sometimes capital) a bond issued in a eurocurrency

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Etymology

Origin of Eurobond

Euro- + bond ¹

Example Sentences

A deep, liquid Eurobond market could compete directly with U.S.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

Combining new defense-related issuance with existing joint borrowing programs, Europe is on track to establish a Eurobond market exceeding €1 trillion.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

"Right now, the debt profile of the country is quite heavy," says Kenyan economist Ken Gichinga, explaining that next June is when Kenya must repay a $2bn Eurobond.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2023

The yield on Kenya's dollar Eurobond due 2024 hit a record high of 22% on July 15, as rising U.S. interest rates and the Ukraine war make riskier assets less attractive to investors.

From Reuters • Jul. 28, 2022

Through dire financial straits in 1998, Moscow made sure to continue Eurobond payments.

From Reuters • Jun. 1, 2022