greenback

noun
High School
1

Any bill that is legal tender in the US (originally printed with green and black ink) issued by the Federal Reserve.

2

The United States dollar.

3

A unit of American currency issued during the Civil War by the Treasury Department.

4

A wave that has not yet begun to break.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing