Pronunciation: /daɪm/
noun a monetary unit equal to one tenth of a dollar
A1 I found a dime on the sidewalk.
A2 She saved every dime she earned to buy a new phone.
B1 He only had a dime left in his pocket after buying lunch.
B2 The street performer collected dimes in his hat as people passed by.
C1 The antique dealer offered a dime for the rare coin.
C2 The charity organization received a large donation of dimes from the community.
adjective used informally to mean small or insignificant
A1 I found a dime on the sidewalk.
A2 She wore a dime store necklace to the party.
B1 The old car he bought for a dime turned out to be a great deal.
B2 The restaurant had a dime menu with affordable options.
C1 The artist's work was worth far more than a dime to collectors.
C2 The vintage ring was appraised at a dime value due to its rarity.
formal The cost of the item is just one dime.
informal Can you lend me a dime for the vending machine?
slang I don't have a dime to my name.
figurative She wouldn't give him the time of day, not even for a dime.
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