fiver

American

[fahy-ver] / ˈfaɪ vər /

noun

Slang.

a five-dollar bill.
British. a five-pound note.

fiver British

/ ˈfaɪvə /

noun

(in Britain) a five-pound note
(in the US) a five-dollar bill

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Etymology

Origin of fiver

First recorded in 1830–40; five + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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But its chairman Martin Fleet said he believed visitors would be happy to voluntarily put a "fiver in the pot" if they could see the funds were being spent wisely.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025

Notable historical figures, such as Sir Winston Churchill on the current fiver, have featured on banknotes since 1970 but could be on the way out.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2025

"No one told us about it. Only had fiver on me. Unfortunately mobile phones don't give out cash," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2024

Dropped quarters in the couch cushions or a faded fiver plucked from the laundry basket were thrilling and entirely plausible prizes.

From Washington Post • Feb. 6, 2023

Dragon hide, blood, heart, fiver and horn all have highly magical properties, but dragon eggs are defined as Class A Non-Tradeable Goods.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling

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