Coin
Noun, Verb
UK
/kɔɪn/
US
/kɔɪn/
Definition
(n) : A piece of metal money.
(v) : To create a new word or phrase.
(v) : To create a new word or phrase.
Example
"(n) : He found a coin."
"(n) : She used a coin to buy a snack from the vending machine at school."
"(v) : The author coined the term "social media addiction" to describe people’s growing dependence on apps."
Explanation
A coin is a small, flat, usually round piece of metal that is used as money. Coins often have different values, like 1 cent, 10 cents, or 1 pound, and are stamped with pictures, numbers, or symbols. People carry coins in their pockets or wallets to pay for things. Besides money, “coin” can also be used as a verb, meaning to create a new word or phrase. For example, someone might “coin a term” when they invent a new expression that becomes popular.