Meaning

3 senses

  1. A United States two-dollar bill featuring Thomas Jefferson.

  2. A United States nickel (five-cent coin) featuring Thomas Jefferson.

  3. A United States dollar coin featuring Thomas Jefferson.

More definitions
  • 3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

Origin

Metonym from the portrait of Thomas Jefferson featured on them.

Metonym from the portrait of Thomas Jefferson featured on them.

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Forms

plural: Thomas Jeffersons

Synonyms

3 synonyms
JeffersonTom
Close in meaning
  • 3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826):JeffersonPresident Jefferson

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