English

coin

kɔɪn
Meaning: a small, flat, round piece of metal used as money
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

She flipped a coin to decide who would go first.
She flipped a coin to decide who would go first.
He collects old coins as a hobby.
He collects old coins as a hobby.
The captain called heads before the referee flipped the coin.
The captain called heads before the referee flipped the coin.
He placed the coin in the palm of his hand.
He placed the coin in the palm of his hand.
The museum displays ancient coins, weapons, pottery, etc..
The museum displays ancient coins, weapons, pottery, etc.

Usage Notes

Can refer to a specific piece of metal money or collectively to metal currency.

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