banknote
nounUK /ˈbæŋk.nəʊt/
US /ˈbæŋk.noʊt/
A banknote is a piece of paper money that you use to buy things.
She paid for the toy with a ten-dollar banknote.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A promissory note issued by a bank, historically payable to the bearer on demand.
The old banknote was signed by the bank's president.
3. A piece of paper currency featuring a portrait or important design.
Collectors prize the rare banknote with the misprinted serial number.
4. Any official paper money issued by a government or central bank.
The central bank recalled the damaged banknote from circulation.