cent

noun
UK: /sent/
US: /sent/

  1. A unit of money worth 1/100 of a dollar.

    1. This candy costs one cent now.
    2. Each cent counts when you are saving money for a big purchase.

  2. A coin worth one cent.

    1. I found a cent on the sidewalk today.
    2. The machine only accepts quarters, dimes and nickels and no cent coins.

Synonyms

penny

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cent" in English means: A unit of money worth 1/100 of a dollar., A coin worth one cent..

The phonetic transcription of "cent" is /sent/ in British English and /sent/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cent": penny.

Example usage of "cent": "This candy costs one cent now.". More examples on the page.