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rial

/ˈraɪəl/ /ˈriːəl/

Meanings
noun
The official currencies of Iran, Oman, and Yemen.

Examples :

"While traveling in Iran, I had to exchange my dollars for the local currency, the rial, to pay for souvenirs and food. "
world economy finance

Related Words

Illustration currency

currency noun

/ˈkʌɹ.ən.si/ /ˈkɝ.ən.si/

Money or other items used to facilitate transactions.

"Wampum was used as a currency by Amerindians."

Illustration polished

polished verb

/ˈpɒlɪʃt/ /ˈpɑlɪʃt/

To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.

"He polished up the chrome until it gleamed."

Illustration currencies

currencies noun

/ˈkʌrənsiz/ /ˈkɜːrənsiz/

Money or other items used to facilitate transactions.

"Wampum was used as a currency by Amerindians."

Illustration admiring

admiring verb

/æd.ˈmaɪ.ɚ.ɪŋ/

To be amazed at; to view with surprise; to marvel at.

"The students were admiring the intricate design of the new school building. "

Illustration souvenirs

souvenirs

/ˈsuːvəˌnɪərz/ /ˈsuːvəˌnɪəz/

An item of sentimental value, to remember an event or location.

""After our family trip to the beach, we bought souvenirs like seashells and small toy boats to remember the fun we had." "

Illustration dollars

dollars noun

/ˈdɒləz/ /ˈdɑlɚz/

Official designation for currency in some parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and elsewhere. Its symbol is $.

"The new bicycle costs 200 dollars. "

Illustration traveling

traveling verb

/ˈtɹæv.l̩iŋ/

To be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with luggage; to go from one place to another.

"My sister is traveling to Europe next summer for a vacation. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration intricate

intricate adjective

/ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.keɪt/

Having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

"The architecture of this clock is very intricate."

Illustration official

official noun

/əˈfɪʃəl/

An office holder invested with powers and authorities.

"David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club."

Illustration antique

antique noun

/ænˈtiːk/

A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.

"The old stone building had a series of grotesque antique figures, or gargoyles, guarding its roof. "

Illustration exchange

exchange noun

/ɛksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

An act of exchanging or trading.

"All in all, it was an even exchange."