Doubloon

Pronunciation: /ˈduːblun/

Definitions of doubloon

noun a former Spanish gold coin

Example Sentences

A1 A doubloon is a type of coin that was used in the past.

A2 The pirate found a shiny doubloon hidden in the treasure chest.

B1 The museum had a display of ancient doubloons from different countries.

B2 The collector was thrilled to add a rare doubloon to his collection.

C1 The doubloon was auctioned off for a record-breaking amount at the antique show.

C2 The historian wrote a detailed analysis of the historical significance of the doubloon in maritime trade.

Examples of doubloon in a Sentence

formal The explorer found a rare doubloon from a shipwreck dating back to the 17th century.

informal Hey, check out this cool doubloon I found at the beach!

slang I heard that doubloons are worth a lot of money to collectors.

figurative In her eyes, his love was as precious as a doubloon.

Grammatical Forms of doubloon

• plural: doubloons
• comparative: more doubloon
• superlative: most doubloon
• present tense: doubloon
• future tense: will doubloon
• perfect tense: have doubloon
• continuous tense: is doubloon
• singular: doubloon
• positive degree: doubloon
• infinitive: to doubloon
• gerund: doubloning
• participle: doublooned

Origin and Evolution of doubloon

First Known Use: 1560 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'doubloon' originated from the Spanish word 'doblon', which means 'double'. It was originally used to refer to a Spanish gold coin that was worth two escudos.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'doubloon' came to be used more broadly to refer to any large, valuable gold coin, regardless of its origin. It has also been used in literature and popular culture to symbolize wealth and treasure.