silver dollar

• Grande pièce de monnaie de couleur argentée, historiquement frappée aux États-Unis et dans d'autres pays, souvent utilisée comme monnaie ou objet de collection. Ce terme peut aussi désigner une variété de crêpes épaisses ou un certain type de plante.

A large, silver-colored coin historically minted in the United States and other countries, often used as currency or collectible. The term can also refer to a type of pancake or a specific plant species.

1. B1formalamerican

   A large, silver-colored coin, historically made of silver, worth one dollar in the United States.

   dollar en argent (pièce)

   • He collected silver dollars from the 19th century.
   • The old silver dollar was worth more than its face value.
   • She found a silver dollar in her grandfather's drawer.

2. B2informalamerican

   A type of large, round pancake, often served for breakfast, named for its resemblance to the coin.

   crêpe dollar en argent

   • The diner serves silver dollar pancakes with maple syrup.
   • She ordered a stack of silver dollar pancakes for breakfast.
   • The children loved the tiny silver dollar pancakes.