penny — A monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a dollar in the US
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a dollar in the US
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpeni/
Example Sentences
- My piggy bank is full of pennies, but I'm still broke!
- He saved every penny for his dream vacation.
- A penny saved is a penny earned, but finding a penny takes more effort than it's worth.
penny
NOUN[/ˈpeni/]
A monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a dollar in the US
Counting copper pennies for candy
Jenny counts her many pennies carefully!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'penig', denoting a small silver coin. The denomination originated in Charlemagne's monetary system, where one pound of silver was divided into 240 pieces, establishing the basis of the penny as a unit of currency.
Breakdown
penig (small silver coin) → penny. The Old English term 'penig' evolved through Middle English to modern 'penny', maintaining its original sense as a small monetary unit.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My piggy bank is full of pennies, but I'm still broke!”
“He saved every penny for his dream vacation.”
“A penny saved is a penny earned, but finding a penny takes more effort than it's worth.”
“The gumball machine requires exact change - no pennies accepted.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.