adj ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Operating without the need for cash, such as by accepting nondigital, noncash forms of payment (e.g., chit, cheques, money orders) or (in the 21st century, usually) using digital payment methods (e-payment).

   "cashless payment system"

2. 2
   Having no money. dated, uncommon

   "They were the same winged messengers that out-run cashless debtors, and cut short lovers' dreams."

Synonyms

All synonyms

moneylessnoncashpenniless

Example

More examples

"Algeria needs to make its economy virtually cashless."

Etymology

From cash + -less.

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