wampum

The word “wampum” has 2 syllables: wam-pum.

It's pronounced as /ˈwɑːmpəm/.


What is synonym and antonym for wampum?

In the thesaurus, “wampum” has 19 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for wampum along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for wampum

  • buck
  • bucks
  • cash
  • choker
  • coin
  • currency
  • gold
  • investment
  • money
  • necklace
  • note
  • payment
  • pendant
  • refund
  • reserve
  • rosary
  • security
  • stock
  • supply

Meanings of wampum

  • noun
    1. Small beads made from polished shells, especially white ones, formerly used as money and jewelry by certain Native American peoples.
    2. A string of such beads.
    3. Money.

Example Sentences

  • In certain Native American cultures, wampum shells were used as currency and symbols of honor.
  • The treaty was sealed with a belt adorned with intricate wampum beads.
  • Historically, wampum served as a means of communication and record-keeping among tribes.
  • The museum displayed a collection of ancient wampum belts, each telling a unique story.
  • Trading posts along the coast exchanged goods for wampum, a valued commodity among settlers.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms or another words to wampum, such as: buck, bucks, cash, choker, coin, currency, gold.

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