noun
- plural of coin; small round pieces of metal used as money
verb
- third person singular present of coin; creates or invents a new word or phrase
- third person singular present of coin; makes coins from metal
Usage: technical
Examples
- She collected coins from different countries.
- The vending machine only accepts coins, not bills.
- He found some old coins in his grandfather’s drawer.
- The author coins new terms in her science fiction novels.
- The government coins money at the national mint.
- I need coins for the parking meter.
- The philosopher coins a phrase that becomes widely used.