dollar sign

noun

1. the symbol $ before a number indicating that the number represents dollars.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dollar sign¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

For all the dollar signs and headlines though, his first game of union since his school days will come at Test level, with unfamiliar team-mates alongside him and 80,000 fans in front of him.

From BBC

This renewed sense of Democratic presidential enthusiasm comes with a dollar sign attached.

From BBC

Will he withstand the avalanche of taunts and signs from opponent student sections, as well as the expectations attached to skyrocketing dollar signs?

From Seattle Times

Manifestation is another misattribution of cause-and-effect, just with a more positive spin: if I got a promotion, it’s because I put a dollar sign on my vision board.

From Los Angeles Times

Winning the championship on Sunday would end her college career with an exclamation point — but regardless, she has plenty of dollar signs in her future.

From Los Angeles Times