Pronunciation: /kɔɪn/

Definitions of coin

noun A flat, typically round piece of metal with an official stamp, used as money

Example Sentences

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)

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of coin in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of coin

past tense

coined

plural

coins

comparative

more coin

superlative

most coin

present tense

coin

future tense

will coin

perfect tense

have coined

continuous tense

is coining

singular

coin

positive degree

coin

infinitive

to coin

gerund

coining

participle

coining

Origin and Evolution of coin

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'coin' originated from the Latin word 'cuneus' which means wedge or die, referring to the stamping process used to create coins.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'coin' evolved to specifically refer to a piece of metal stamped and issued by the authority of a government for use as money.