coin — a flat, typically round piece of metal with an official stamp, used as money
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a flat, typically round piece of metal with an official stamp, used as money
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɔɪn/
Example Sentences
- The vending machine ate my coin and gave me nothing but a confused look from its display screen.
- He decided to flip a coin to choose between pizza and hamburger, but the coin landed on its edge.
- The professor coined the term 'procrastination station' for the student lounge.
coin
NOUN[/kɔɪn/]
a flat, typically round piece of metal with an official stamp, used as money
She drops a shiny coin into the street musician's open guitar case.
Flip a coin to decide where to join!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'coin' meaning corner or angle, derived from Latin 'cuneus' meaning wedge. The term transferred to the wedge-shaped die used to stamp money, and then to the stamped metal piece itself.
Breakdown
Latin 'cuneus' (wedge) → Old French 'coin' (corner/die) → English 'coin' (stamped metal money)
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The vending machine ate my coin and gave me nothing but a confused look from its display screen.”
“He decided to flip a coin to choose between pizza and hamburger, but the coin landed on its edge.”
“The professor coined the term 'procrastination station' for the student lounge.”
“My grandmother keeps ancient coins in a jar that's probably worth more than the coins themselves.”
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