money order

noun

1. an order for the payment of money, as one issued by one bank or post office and payable at another.

money order

noun

1. a written order for the payment of a sum of money, to a named payee, obtainable and payable at a post office Also called (in Britain and certain other countries)postal order

Word History and Origins

Origin of money order¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

Post office, a service veterans often use to get money orders for rent, was not included.

From Los Angeles Times

Dewayne Jr. also was accused of paying his rent with the bogus money orders and he was convicted of threatening his landlord — who had testified against him before a grand jury — while on pretrial release.

From Los Angeles Times

In its filing, the Postal Service said it’s also seeking price adjustments on special services such as money order fees and certified mail.

From Seattle Times

Officials say Han Lee concealed more than $1 million in proceeds from the ring by converting the cash into money orders, among other things, to make it look legitimate.

From Washington Times

The cost to use a cashiers check is usually double the cost of a money order.

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