English · Work & Business
coin
/kɔɪn/
[/kɔɪn/]
piece of metal money
Beginnernoun
Definition
A small, flat, round piece of metal used as money.
Example
I found a coin under the sofa.
I found a coin under the sofa.
Etymology
From Old French 'coin' (wedge, corner, die for stamping), from Latin 'cuneus' (wedge).
How & Where It’s Used
Basic money word for everyday transactions and counting change.