mint — a place where coins are made by official authority
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a place where coins are made by official authority
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɪnt/
Korean meaning: 조폐소, 화폐 주조소
Korean pronunciation: **민**트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's antique vase is still in mint condition - probably worth a mint!
- The chef's secret ingredient was fresh mint from her garden.
- He minted a fortune by minting limited edition coins.
mint
NOUN//mɪnt//
a place where coins are made by official authority
Workers at the government mint create official coins with industrial machinery
The mint's glint gives a hint!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'mynet' meaning coin, derived from Latin 'moneta' (coin, mint), which originally referred to the Roman goddess Juno Moneta in whose temple coins were made.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's antique vase is still in mint condition - probably worth a mint!”
“The chef's secret ingredient was fresh mint from her garden.”
“He minted a fortune by minting limited edition coins.”
“The government decided to mint new currency with enhanced security features.”
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