Coin: meaning, definitions and examples

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coin

 

[ kษ”ษชn ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

money

A flat, usually round piece of metal with special designs on it, used as money.

Synonyms

change, currency, money.

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Word Description / Examples
coin

Use 'coin' when referring to a small, flat, round piece of metal used as money.

  • He found a shiny coin on the ground.
  • She keeps a collection of ancient coins.
currency

Use 'currency' when referring to the system of money in general use in a particular country.

  • The local currency in Japan is the yen.
  • They exchanged their dollars for foreign currency before traveling.
money

Use 'money' as a general term to describe means of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes.

  • He saved a lot of money for his vacation.
  • She asked her parents for some money to buy a new bike.
change

Use 'change' when talking about the money returned to someone who has paid for something that costs less than the amount given. Also used to describe small denominations of money, especially coins.

  • I gave the cashier a $20 bill, and she gave me $5 in change.
  • Do you have any change for the parking meter?

Examples of usage

  • I found a coin on the ground.
  • He tossed a coin to decide who would go first.
  • The vending machine only accepts coins.
  • She collected rare coins from around the world.
  • The coin dated back to the Roman Empire.
Context #2 | Verb

to invent

To invent a new word or phrase.

Synonyms

create, establish, invent.

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coin

Use this word when you want to describe the act of creating a new word or phrase.

  • He coined the term 'internet surfing' back in the 90s.
  • The scientist coined a new term for the phenomenon she discovered.

Examples of usage

  • She coined the term 'selfie'.
  • The author coined a catchy slogan for the campaign.

Translations

Translations of the word "coin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น moeda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเค•เฅเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mรผnze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ koin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะฝะตั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ moneta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใ‚คใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท piรจce de monnaie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ moneda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท madeni para

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋™์ „ (dongjeon)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู…ู„ุฉ (สฟumla)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mince

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ minca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็กฌๅธ (yรฌngbรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kovanec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ peningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะธั‹ะฝ (tiyn)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒขแƒ (moneta)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sikkษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ moneda

Etymology

The word 'coin' originated from the Latin word 'cuneus', meaning wedge, due to the wedge-shaped dies used to strike coins. Coins have been used as a form of currency for thousands of years, with the first coins believed to have been minted in ancient Lydia around 600 BCE. Throughout history, coins have played a crucial role in trade, economics, and culture.

See also: coinage, coins.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,070 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.