nickel

noun
UK: /ˈnɪkəl/
US: /ˈnɪkəl/

  1. A common metal used to make coins and other metal products.

    1. I found a nickel on the ground near the park entrance. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new battery casing contains nickel to improve its performance. [ ] [ ]

  2. A United States or Canadian coin worth five cents.

    1. Do you have a nickel I can use to make a phone call? [ ] [ ]
    2. He paid for the newspaper with a quarter and two nickels. [ ] [ ]
nickel transitive-verb

  1. To plate or coat with nickel.

    1. They nickel-plated the old faucet to make it look new. [ ] [ ]
    2. The manufacturer decided to nickel the components for enhanced corrosion resistance. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nickel" in English means: A common metal used to make coins and other metal products., A United States or Canadian coin worth five cents..

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

Example usage of "nickel": "I found a nickel on the ground near the park entrance.". More examples on the page.