cashless society
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cashless society
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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She warns that it could also hasten the shift towards a cashless society.
From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025
A cashless society also raises concerns about privacy and surveillance.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2025
He then said it would help prevent counterfeiting and kidnappers’ ransom payments, and that it was a step toward achieving a cashless society.
From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2023
When workers returned, they found a largely cashless society and much fewer tips.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2022
From barter to the trading of commodities futures and stock options, from money to the cashless society, markets constitute frameworks for higher transaction efficiency, often equated with profit.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai
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