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  • muni
    muni
    adjective
    municipal; operated by a municipal government.
  • Muni
    Muni
    noun
    Paul Muni Weisenfreund, 1895–1967, U.S. actor, born in Austria.

muni

1 American  
[myoo-nee] / ˈmju ni /
Or muny

adjective

  1. municipal; operated by a municipal government.

    a muni bus company.


noun

  1. a municipal bond.

Muni 2 American  
[myoo-nee] / ˈmju ni /

noun

  1. Paul Muni Weisenfreund, 1895–1967, U.S. actor, born in Austria.


Etymology

Origin of muni

By shortening

Example Sentences

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Individual investors love muni bonds for the tax benefits and historically strong credit quality, but there may now be too much enthusiasm for the market.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

Fifteen years of anemic supply following the 2008-09 financial crisis had left bondholders starved for new muni debt, a favorite of wealthy American households because it pays out interest exempt from federal income taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 12, 2026

Looking at muni fundamentals, states are entering the year in a strong position.

From Barron's Jan. 9, 2026

He still a path to the right green after taking relief, only to look like a duffer down at the local muni when he chunked a wedge into the water.

From Seattle Times Apr. 13, 2024

O great muni, I am thrilled with great curiosity.'

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose Vana Parva, Part 2 by Kisari Mohan Ganguli

Muni funds made up a third of its assets as of May 31, but that percentage can vary based on opportunities elsewhere in the closed-end market.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

Muni bonds have a lot going for them right now, and their tax-free status makes them all the more appealing for some investors.

From Barron's Oct. 20, 2025

Many of Mandalay's historical sites have also suffered significant damage, including the Mandalay Palace and the Maha Muni Pagoda, but we could not get in to see the extent of the damage.

From BBC Apr. 2, 2025

London’s Tube, meanwhile, is among the most expensive metro systems worldwide; a ticket costs a third more than the fare for a comparable journey on San Francisco’s Muni.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 6, 2025

From there Ms. Bethune guided her charges to the Muni stop, where they caught the number four tram to the Marina District.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

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