money order
noun
an order for the payment of money, as one issued by one bank or post office and payable at another.
money orders
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pluralof money order.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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LaFontaine described buying and selling Pokémon cards as a kid using money orders through the mail.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Tenants, many needing wheelchairs or walkers to get around, had to trek across the campus to a nearby bank to get money orders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2025
Officials say Han Lee concealed more than $1 million in proceeds from the ring by converting the cash into money orders, among other things, to make it look legitimate.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 22, 2023
An additional 17% are “underbanked,” meaning they may have a bank account but also rely on things like money orders, check-cashing services and payday loans rather than credit cards or traditional loans.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
You’re told never never go to the post office to cash one of those money orders for anyone or you’ll lose your job forever.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
