dollar sign

American  

noun

1. the symbol $ before a number indicating that the number represents dollars.

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Etymology

Origin of dollar sign

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

That aims mostly at younger consumers, who are seen as placing more value on hospitality than on dollar signs.

From MarketWatch

Old jewelry now glimmers with potential dollar signs.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the case of the Chargers, erase that dollar sign from the board.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s the only character who seems to like dinosaurs — everyone else sees them as dollar signs or boogeymen.

From Los Angeles Times

The video reportedly depicted two women with dollar signs in place of their eyes staring at a player who had just emerged from a gold mine.

From Los Angeles Times