Pronunciation: /ˈpɛni/
noun A coin worth one cent in various currencies, especially the US cent.
A1 I found a shiny penny on the sidewalk.
A2 She saved every penny she earned to buy a new bicycle.
B1 He didn't have a single penny left after paying all his bills.
B2 The old man's collection of rare pennies was worth a small fortune.
C1 The charity organization raised thousands of dollars with their penny drive.
C2 Investing in penny stocks can be risky but also very rewarding.
verb None
A1 I penny saved up to buy a new toy.
A2 She penny pinched to afford her dream vacation.
B1 They penny wise, spending only on necessities.
B2 He penny counted to make sure he had enough for the rent.
C1 The company decided to penny-pinch by cutting employee benefits.
C2 In order to save money, she decided to penny-pinch on groceries.
adjective None
A1 She found a shiny penny on the sidewalk.
A2 He had a penny saved for a rainy day.
B1 The penny stock market can be risky for investors.
B2 The old man's penny-pinching ways had made him wealthy.
C1 Her penny-ante gambling habit eventually led to financial ruin.
C2 The company's penny-wise decisions helped them weather the economic downturn.
adverb None
A1 I found a penny on the sidewalk.
A2 She saved every penny she earned.
B1 He counted every penny before paying the bill.
B2 She spent every penny of her inheritance on a luxury vacation.
C1 He didn't care about the cost and spent pennies like they were nothing.
C2 She was so wealthy that she wouldn't even bother picking up a penny off the ground.
pronoun None
A1 I found a penny on the sidewalk.
A2 She picked up the penny and put it in her pocket.
B1 A penny for your thoughts - what are you thinking about?
B2 The old man dropped a penny into the charity donation box.
C1 The penny has become obsolete in many countries due to inflation.
C2 The rare penny coin was sold at auction for a record-breaking price.
preposition None
A1 I found a penny on the ground.
A2 She picked up the penny off the table.
B1 He placed the penny next to the fountain for good luck.
B2 The child saved every penny for a special toy.
C1 The penny was used as a symbol of economic prosperity during the campaign.
C2 The rare penny was auctioned off for a high price.
conjunction None
A1 I have a penny and a nickel in my pocket.
A2 She saved every penny to buy a new bicycle.
B1 I will give you a penny for your thoughts.
B2 He didn't have a penny to his name after losing his job.
C1 Not a penny was spared in the extravagant wedding ceremony.
C2 Despite his wealth, he never hesitated to donate a penny to those in need.
interjection None
A1 Penny! I found a lucky penny on the ground.
A2 Penny! Look at that cute little puppy.
B1 Penny! Can you spare a penny for the homeless man on the street?
B2 Penny! I can't believe I won ten thousand pennies in the lottery.
C1 Penny! It's just a penny, but it holds sentimental value for me.
C2 Penny! I never thought a penny could bring me so much luck in life.
article None
A1 I found a penny on the sidewalk.
A2 She picked up a penny and put it in her pocket.
B1 I saved every penny I earned to buy a new bike.
B2 The old man dropped a penny into the charity donation box.
C1 The rare penny coin was sold at an auction for a high price.
C2 The collector's penny collection included rare and valuable coins.
formal He found a penny on the ground and picked it up, adding it to his collection of coins.
informal I wouldn't even pick up a penny off the street, it's not worth it.
slang I'm so broke, I don't have a penny to my name.
figurative Every penny you save now will add up to big savings in the future.
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