eu·ro
ˈyu̇r-(ˌ)ō 
variants
or less commonly Euro
plural euros also euro or Euros or Euro
: the common basic monetary unit of most countries of the European Union
Note: As of January 1, 2023 the euro is used in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain. It is also used in the Canary Islands, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, Reunion, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, and the independent, non-E.U. members Andorra, Kosovo, Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino, and Vatican City.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
If a flight is canceled within two weeks of the flight date or if a flight is delayed by three hours or more, and the reason for the delay is something within the airline’s control, the passenger is entitled to up to 600 euros ($634) in compensation.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Scott Bay, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The donut boats and euro igloos include hot chocolate.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
If a flight is canceled within two weeks of the flight date or if a flight is delayed by three hours or more, and the reason for the delay is something within the airline’s control, the passenger is entitled to up to 600 euros ($634) in compensation.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
There are only 12 rooms here (the building dates back to 1889) and the all-white interiors and vintage rugs lend more Euro vibe than a rustic one.
—Scott Bay, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Euro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/euro. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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