coins

[kɔɪnz]

coins Definition

• 1. a flat, typically round piece of metal with an official stamp, used as money
• 2. a small, flat, and usually round piece of metal or plastic used primarily as a medium of exchange or legal tender

Using coins: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "coins" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I need to get some coins for the parking meter.

• Example

  He collected rare coins as a hobby.

• Example

  The vending machine only accepts coins.

• Example

  She dropped a few coins into the beggar's cup.

coins Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for coins

• currency
• change
• money
• cash

Phrases with coins

• flip a coin

  to make a decision by tossing a coin and seeing which side lands face up

  Example

  Let's flip a coin to decide who goes first.

• in for a penny, in for a pound

  if you are going to take a risk at all, you might as well take a big one

  Example

  I know it's expensive, but if we're going to buy a new car, we might as well get the one we really want. In for a penny, in for a pound.

• a pretty penny

  a large amount of money

  Example

  That diamond ring must have cost a pretty penny.

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Summary: coins in Brief

The term 'coins' [kɔɪnz] refers to small, flat, typically round pieces of metal or plastic used as a medium of exchange or legal tender. Coins can be collected as a hobby, used for vending machines, parking meters, or dropped into a beggar's cup. The phrase 'flip a coin' is used to make a decision, while 'in for a penny, in for a pound' means taking a big risk. 'A pretty penny' refers to a large amount of money.