Synonyms for legal tender

Most common

stamp · tender · coin · wampum · pelf

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Any form of currency that, by law, cannot be refused as payment to extinguish a debt equal to the amount offered.

Example sentences

• stamp Ziri already knows who stole his stamp collection.
• tender It was put out to tender, and an Italian firm won.
• coin The coin toss decides who will kick off the match.
• wampum Wampum are shell beads that were used as a currency by Native Americans.

By length

4 letters

coin¹, pelf

5 letters

money², stamp¹

6 letters

tender², wampum²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (money² = 2 syllables).