Pronunciation: /ˈtoʊkən/

Definitions of token

noun a thing serving as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality, feeling, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 I received a token for a free coffee at the cafe.

A2 She used a token to play a game at the arcade.

B1 The subway token allowed me to enter the station.

B2 He gave me a token of his appreciation for helping him.

C1 The company issued tokens as part of their loyalty program.

C2 The artist used tokens in their performance art piece to represent different emotions.

adjective done for the sake of appearances or as a symbolic gesture

Example Sentences

A1 She gave him a token of her appreciation for helping her with the groceries.

A2 The ticket machine only accepts token coins.

B1 The company gave out token gifts to all employees at the holiday party.

B2 The professor gave a token acknowledgment to the student's insightful question.

C1 The government issued tokens for use in the public transportation system.

C2 The CEO's token efforts to improve employee morale were not enough to address the underlying issues.

Examples of token in a Sentence

formal The company issued a token to represent ownership of a portion of the business.

informal I used a token to play a game at the arcade.

slang He gave me a token of his appreciation for helping him out.

figurative Her smile was a token of her gratitude for the gift.

Grammatical Forms of token

past tense

tokened

plural

tokens

comparative

more token

superlative

most token

present tense

token

future tense

will token

perfect tense

have tokened

continuous tense

is tokening

singular

token

positive degree

token

infinitive

to token

gerund

tokening

participle

tokened

Origin and Evolution of token

First Known Use: 1200 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'token' originated from the Old English word 'tacen' which meant a sign or symbol.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'token' expanded to also signify a physical object representing something else or a symbol of a particular concept or idea.