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Eurobond

American

[yoor-uh-bond] / ˈyʊər əˌbɒnd /

noun

a bond issued by a non-European corporation and offered for sale in the European market, to be repaid in the currency of issue, especially a U.S. corporate bond denominated and yielding interest in U.S. dollars.

eurobond British

/ ˈjʊərəʊˌbɒnd /

noun

(sometimes capital) a bond issued in a eurocurrency

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Etymology

Origin of Eurobond

Euro- + bond ¹

Example Sentences

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A deep, liquid Eurobond market could compete directly with U.S.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

"Right now, the debt profile of the country is quite heavy," says Kenyan economist Ken Gichinga, explaining that next June is when Kenya must repay a $2bn Eurobond.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2023

The debt, including an $850 million Eurobond dubbed the "tuna bond", was ostensibly raised to develop a tuna fishing industry and other projects, including maritime security.

From Reuters • Dec. 7, 2022

Sri Lanka, for example, defaulted on its debt for the first time this month and owes money to a mix of creditors including China, India, Japan and Eurobond holders.

From Reuters • May 31, 2022

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