penny

noun
UK: /ˈpen.i/
US: /ˈpen.i/

  1. A small-value coin in some countries.

    1. I found a penny on the ground, so I picked it up for good luck. [ ] [ ]
    2. She needed just one more penny to buy the candy, but she didn't have it. [ ] [ ]

  2. A unit of money worth one cent in the United States and Canada.

    1. This gumball machine takes only pennies, so I need to find some. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old machine still works, but it only accepts pennies, which are hard to find nowadays. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

copper small change cent
penny adjective

  1. Used to indicate a small amount of money.

    1. This old car isn't worth a penny; it's completely broken down. [ ] [ ]
    2. I wouldn't spend another penny on that project after this huge loss. [ ] [ ]
penny transitive-verb

  1. To make (something) look bright and shiny.

    1. She tried to penny the old furniture before selling it. [ ] [ ]
    2. He used the special polish to penny the brass ornaments. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "penny" in English means: A small-value coin in some countries., A unit of money worth one cent in the United States and Canada..

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

Synonyms for "penny": copper, small change, cent.

Example usage of "penny": "I found a penny on the ground, so I picked it up for good luck.". More examples on the page.