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  eurozone

  noun

  those member states of the European Union that have adopted the euro as their national currency, considered as a single economic entity.
• Eurozone
  Eurozone

  noun

  the geographical area containing the countries that have joined the European single currency

eurozone

American  

[yoor-oh-zohn, yur-oh-] / ˈjʊər oʊˌzoʊn, ˈjɜr oʊ- /

Or euro zone or Eurozone

noun

1. those member states of the European Union that have adopted the euro as their national currency, considered as a single economic entity.

   the eurozone's exports.

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Eurozone British  

/ ˈjʊərəʊˌzəʊn /

noun

1. the geographical area containing the countries that have joined the European single currency

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Etymology

Origin of eurozone

First recorded in 1995–2000; euro ² ( def. ) + zone ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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eurozone Eurozone

The publication of economic-growth data for other European nations and the eurozone as a whole is due later Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

For the day ahead, investors will react to eurozone inflation data and U.S. third-quarter employment cost index.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Economic sentiment across the eurozone fell this month as conflict in the Middle East continues to keep energy prices elevated, putting further pressure on consumers and businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

The slight decline in sentiment for October comes despite signs that the eurozone economy has remained relatively resilient to the energy shock.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

The government withdrew a 2010 target date for euro adoption and instead aims to meet the eurozone criteria around 2012.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

Eurozone inflation rose to a three-year high of 3.8 percent in September, although closely watched core inflation -- excluding volatile energy and food prices -- hardly changed.

From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026

Eurozone inflation reached 3.8% in September, well above the European Central Bank’s 2% target.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Eurozone consumers grew slightly more pessimistic this month as the war in the Middle East continues to drive up energy costs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Eurozone government bond yields rose in opening trade, tracking Treasury yields and higher oil prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Eurozone bonds moved in line with their U.S. peers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

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