Coin is a word with two common verb meanings and one noun meaning. It can mean to make something by stampingpressing a design or mark onto material with a shaped tool it, to inventcreate or come up with for the first time a word or phrase, or a metala hard material, often shiny, that conducts heat and electricity piece used as money.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /kɔɪn/
Easy pronunciation: KOIN (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable, so the whole word is stressed.
Noun meaning a small flat metal piece used as money.
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Coin Meaning
money in the form of a small metal piece
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a flat metal piece, usually a disc, used as money
Example: She dropped a handful of coins into the jar.
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Other Meanings of Coin
Meaning 2
make something by stamping it into shape
Part of speech: verb
Definition: form by stamping, punching, or printing
Example: The company coined the commemorative medals in 2020.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- mint — Used for making coins or similar metal money pieces.
- strike — Can mean to stamp out coins, especially in the phrase strike coins.
Meaning 3
invent a new word, phrase, or expression
Part of speech: verb
Definition: make up
Example: She coined the phrase during the meeting.
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Coin Synonyms
form by stamping, punching, or printing
- mint
- strike
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse coin the noun meaning money with coin the verb meaning invent.
- Mint and strike are not synonyms for the noun coin; they belong to the verb senses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does coin mean?
Coin can mean a metal piece used as money, or it can be a verb meaning to make something by stamping it or to invent a new word or phrase.
What are the synonyms of coin?
For the verb meaning “form by stamping,” common synonyms are mint and strike. For the noun meaning, there are no strong direct synonyms in the supplied data.
Is coin a noun or a verb?
It can be both. The most common noun meaning is a metal piece used as money, and the verb meanings are to make by stamping or to invent a word or phrase.
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