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Coin

/kɔɪn/

(money) A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle.

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📖 Definitions of "Coin"

noun

1
(money) A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle.
2
A token used in a special establishment like a casino.
3
That which serves for payment or recompense.
4
Money in general, not limited to coins.
"She spent some serious coin on that car!"

verb

1
To make of a definite fineness, and convert into coins, as a mass of metal.
"to coin a medal"
2
(by extension) To make or fabricate.
"Over the last century the advance in science has led to many new words being coined."
3
To acquire rapidly, as money; to make.

🔄 Synonyms of "Coin"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
strikenoun	(transitive, sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.
mintnoun	A building or institution where money (originally, only coins) is produced under government licence.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Coin"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
mintnoun	A building or institution where money (originally, only coins) is produced under government licence.
strikenoun	(baseball) A status resulting from a batter swinging and missing a pitch, or not swinging at a pitch when the ball goes in the strike zone, or hitting a foul ball that is not caught.
coinagenoun	(uncountable) Coins taken collectively; currency.
euronoun	(numismatics) The currency unit of the European Monetary Union. Symbol: €
bullionnoun	A bulk quantity of precious metal, usually gold or silver, assessed by weight and typically cast as ingots.
vouchernoun	A piece of paper or other token that entitles the holder to a discount, or that can be exchanged for goods and services.
currencynoun	Money or other items used to facilitate transactions.
moneynoun	A generally accepted means of exchange.
suitenoun	A group of connected rooms, usually separable from other rooms by means of access.
dimenoun	(US, Canada) A coin worth one-tenth of a dollar.
neighborhoodnoun	The residential area near one's home.
pennynoun	In the United Kingdom, a unit of currency worth ¹⁄₁₀₀ of a pound sterling, or a copper coin worth this amount. Abbreviation: p.
issuenoun	The action or an instance of flowing or coming out, an outflow, particularly:
piecenoun	A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.
cowennoun	A surname.
roomnoun	(uncountable) Space for something, or to carry out an activity.
bargainingnoun	The act of one who bargains.
tokennoun	Something serving as an expression of something else.
awardnoun	A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.
medallistnoun	(UK) Alternative spelling of medalist. [An engraver, designer or maker of medals.]