five dollars

Half a sawbuck

Five dollars is a specific monetary amount in U.S. currency, equal to five one-dollar units.

The phrase often serves as a benchmark for small stakes or casual transactions: I bet you five dollars he's late, Can I borrow five dollars for lunch?

A five-dollar bill is informally called a fiver.

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  • fiverSlang five-dollar note
  • buckMale deer or dollar
  • billAmount owed, written
  • LincolnMidwestern state capital
  • cashReady spending funds

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