nounπShareA coin formerly used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, Australia, New Zealand and many other Commonwealth countries."The shilling was worth twelve old pence, or one twentieth of a pound sterling."economyfinancehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe currency of Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda."I need to exchange my dollars for Kenyan shillings before my trip to Nairobi. "economyfinanceworldChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA currency in the United States, differing in value between states."During the colonial period, a shilling bought more goods in Massachusetts than it did in Virginia, reflecting the different values between states. "economyfinancevaluebusinesshistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(New York and some other states) The Spanish real, formerly having the value of one eighth of a dollar.""Back in the old days of New York, you could buy a newspaper for just a shilling, or about an eighth of a dollar." "historyeconomyvaluefinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo promote or endorse in return for payment, especially dishonestly."The influencer was caught shilling a weight loss product without disclosing she was being paid for her positive review. "mediabusinesscommunicationeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put under cover; to sheal."After the storm, the farmer had to shilling the hay to protect it from further rain. "actionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shell."He kept shilling out money for his daughter's expensive hobbies, hoping she would eventually find one she loved. "businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
