Definition

Noun: A banker's bill is a formal term for a piece of paper currency, a banknote. It specifically refers to a note issued by a bank, especially a central bank, that represents a promise to pay the bearer a specific sum of money on demand.

Usage and Examples

The term "banker's bill" is used to refer to a physical banknote, emphasizing its nature as an official financial instrument issued by a banking authority.

• He paid for the antique with a stack of crisp banker's bills.
• The contract specified payment in gold or banker's bills from a reputable institution.
• The teller counted the banker's bills carefully before sealing the envelope.

Advanced Usage and Notes

• The term is somewhat formal and is more commonly found in historical, legal, or financial contexts than in everyday conversation. In modern general usage, words like "banknote," "bill," or "note" are more frequent.
• It underscores the note's origin as a bill of exchange or promissory note from a bank, distinguishing it from coinage or other forms of money.

Variants and Related Words

• Banknote (n): The most common direct synonym; a piece of paper money issued by a central bank.
• Bill (n): A common term for a banknote, especially in American English (e.g., a five-dollar bill).
• Note (n): A common term for a banknote, especially in British English (e.g., a twenty-pound note).
• Federal Reserve Note (n): The specific term for a banker's bill issued by the United States Federal Reserve.

Synonyms

• Banknote
• Bill
• Note
• Paper money
• Currency note

Antonyms

• Coin
• Specie (money in coin form)
• Digital currency
• Credit

Noun

1. a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)
   • he peeled off five one-thousand-zloty notes