washington

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Meaning · English

A U.S. one-dollar bill, which features a portrait of George Washington.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He could open that footlocker once in awhile^([sic]) and look at actual cash, loads of bills, tens, twenties, eagles, Grants, Lincolns, Washingtons.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “washington” mean?

A U.S. one-dollar bill, which features a portrait of George Washington.

Is “washington” formal or informal?

washington is generally slang.