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Penny: meaning, definitions and examples

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penny

 

[ หˆpษ›ni ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

money

A penny is a small unit of currency in various countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and others. It is typically worth one one-hundredth of the respective currency.

Synonyms

cent, coin, pence

Examples of usage

  • I found a penny on the street.
  • She saved every penny she earned.
Context #2 | Noun

British

In British English, 'penny' can also refer to a one-cent coin equivalent.

Synonyms

cent, coin, pence

Examples of usage

  • He gave me a British penny as a souvenir.

Translations

Translations of the word "penny" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น centavo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pfennig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตะฝะฝั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grosz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใƒ‹ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท centime

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ penique

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kuruลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ˜๋‹ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู†ุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ halรฉล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ halier

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไพฟๅฃซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ penny

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ peningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะธั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ penny

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ centavo

Etymology

The word 'penny' originates from Old English 'penig', of West Germanic origin. It has been used to refer to small denominations of currency for centuries, with various adaptations in different languages. The significance of the penny has evolved over time, from a valuable coin to a symbol of small value or luck.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,017 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.