small change

noun
UK: /ˌsmɔːl ˈtʃeɪndʒ/
US: /ˌsmɔːl ˈtʃeɪndʒ/

  1. Coins of low value, or a small amount of money.

    1. I found some small change in my pocket, about 50 cents.
    2. She needed small change for the vending machine, so she asked her colleague.

  2. A small amount of money returned to someone after they have paid for something.

    1. Keep the small change from the coffee; it's only a few cents.
    2. I didn't realize how much small change I had until I paid with a twenty.

  3. Minor alterations or adjustments.

    1. The recipe needs only small change to taste better.
    2. With a small change of attitude, the team can improve its performance.

Synonyms

pocket money bit modification adjustment

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "small change" in English means: Coins of low value, or a small amount of money., A small amount of money returned to someone after they have paid for something., Minor alterations or adjustments..

The phonetic transcription of "small change" is /ˌsmɔːl ˈtʃeɪndʒ/ in British English and /ˌsmɔːl ˈtʃeɪndʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "small change": pocket money, bit, modification, adjustment.

Example usage of "small change": "I found some small change in my pocket, about 50 cents.". More examples on the page.