Money Order

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌni ˈɔrdər/

Definitions of money order

noun a printed order for payment of a specified sum, issued by a bank or post office

Example Sentences

A1 I sent a money order to pay for my rent.

A2 She lost the money order before she could cash it.

B1 You can purchase a money order at the post office.

B2 The recipient can deposit the money order into their bank account.

C1 I prefer using a money order for larger transactions to avoid fees.

C2 The money order was processed quickly and the funds were available the next day.

Examples of money order in a Sentence

formal Please make sure to fill out the money order completely before sending it.

informal Hey, can you grab a money order for me at the post office?

slang I'll just swing by the store and pick up a money order real quick.

figurative Her trust in him was like a blank money order - easily filled in by anyone.

Grammatical Forms of money order

• plural: money orders
• present tense: order money
• future tense: will order money
• perfect tense: have ordered money
• continuous tense: is ordering money
• singular: money order
• positive degree: money order
• infinitive: to order money
• gerund: ordering money
• participle: ordered money

Origin and Evolution of money order

First Known Use: 1792 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The concept of money orders can be traced back to ancient times when people would use written orders to transfer funds over long distances.

Evolution of the word: The term 'money order' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning since its first known use in 1792, referring to a method of payment that is guaranteed by a third party such as a bank or post office.