Pronunciation: /kɔɪn/
noun A flat, typically round piece of metal with an official stamp, used as money
A1 I found a coin on the sidewalk.
A2 She tossed a coin into the fountain and made a wish.
B1 The vending machine only accepts coins, not bills.
B2 The rare coin collection was worth a small fortune.
C1 Numismatics is the study and collection of coins.
C2 The ancient coin was authenticated by a team of experts.
verb To invent or devise (a new word or phrase)
A1 I can coin new words by combining different ones together.
A2 She tried to coin a nickname for her best friend.
B1 The author coined the term 'cyberbullying' in the early 2000s.
B2 The scientist coined a new theory that revolutionized the field of physics.
C1 The artist's unique style of painting has coined him as a visionary in the art world.
C2 The famous inventor is credited with coining several groundbreaking technologies that have changed the world.
formal The vending machine only accepts exact change in coins.
informal Can you spare a coin for the parking meter?
slang I found a rare coin at the flea market that's worth a lot.
figurative Every decision we make is like flipping a coin, with two possible outcomes.
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