What is another word for us dollar?
Pronunciation: [ˌʌs dˈɒlə] (IPA) 
The United States dollar, also known as the American dollar, is the world's most widely used currency in international transactions. There are many synonyms for the term 'US dollar,' including greenback, buck, bean, bread, scratch, paper, thin one, backbone, and smacker. The term 'greenback' originated from the green ink that was used to print the back of the bills issued by the United States during the American Civil War. The term 'buck' is said to have originated from the use of buckskins (deer hides) as currency in colonial times. Regardless of the term used, the US dollar remains a significant force in the global economy.
