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