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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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Many advisers point out that the tax break on muni bonds needs to be viewed in the broader context of your overall financial picture and your plans.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

And a tax-exempt muni issued in New York City, for example, will be exempt from city income taxes as well.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

Ciccarone, who spent 48 years in the muni market, delayed retirement to finish the study.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 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

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

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie launched a tap-to-pay option throughout the Muni transit system last year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

Muni yields have risen around half a percentage point in the past month, according to bond research firm Municipal Market Analytics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

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

"All at Y Muni are saddened to hear of the passing of Phil Campbell," the arts centre said.

From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026

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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