penny

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noun

pen·ny ˈpe-nē How to pronounce penny (audio)

plural pennies ˈpe-nēz How to pronounce penny (audio)

or pence ˈpen(t)s How to pronounce penny (audio)

often attributive

: a monetary unit of the United Kingdom formerly equal to ¹/₂₄₀ pound but now equal to ¹/₁₀₀ pound

: a similar monetary unit of any of various other countries in or formerly in the Commonwealth of Nations see pound at Money Table

: a coin representing one penny

: denarius

plural pennies : cent

: a former monetary unit equal to ¹/₁₀₀ Irish pound

: a trivial amount

: a piece or sum of money

that will cost a pretty penny

-penny

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adjective combining form

: being a (designated) nail size

an eightpenny nail

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Noun

Though more expensive than most gyros in town, Georgie’s Gyros at Andros Taverna — your Readers’ Choice Best Restaurant of 2022 — are huge and worth every penny.

Nick Kindelsperger, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 What spelled the end of Ryan's long stay in Atlanta was the Falcons' dalliance with Deshaun Watson, who eventually agreed to a trade to Cleveland after the Browns guaranteed every penny of his new $230 million contract.

Fox News, 26 Aug. 2022 Glenn said Okudah and Harris will not rotate once regular season games begin Sept. 11, but whoever does not win the starting job will play in dime and penny packages.

Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 24 Aug. 2022 The penny-less slip-on silhouette adds an understated style element to any look.

Madeline Fass, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2022 That’s a pittance for Watson, who signed a record-breaking contract with the Browns this spring for five years and $230 million, with every penny fully guaranteed.

Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 If Congress can allow wealthy Wall Street executives to get a generous tax break, then every penny that our teachers spend for their students should be deductible.

Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2022 It must be backed up with every penny of funding Congress promised in the first place.

Deborah Wince-smith, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 After dropping another penny on Wednesday, prices have now declined for fifty-eight days in a row, reflecting a sizable drop in the price of crude oil on world markets.

John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	penny
释义	penny 1 of 2 noun pen·ny ˈpe-nē plural pennies ˈpe-nēz or pence ˈpen(t)s often attributive 1 a : a monetary unit of the United Kingdom formerly equal to ¹/₂₄₀ pound but now equal to ¹/₁₀₀ pound b : a similar monetary unit of any of various other countries in or formerly in the Commonwealth of Nations see pound at Money Table c : a coin representing one penny 2 : denarius 3 plural pennies : cent 4 : a former monetary unit equal to ¹/₁₀₀ Irish pound 5 : a trivial amount 6 : a piece or sum of money that will cost a pretty penny -penny 2 of 2 adjective combining form : being a (designated) nail size an eightpenny nail Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Noun Though more expensive than most gyros in town, Georgie’s Gyros at Andros Taverna — your Readers’ Choice Best Restaurant of 2022 — are huge and worth every penny. Nick Kindelsperger, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 What spelled the end of Ryan's long stay in Atlanta was the Falcons' dalliance with Deshaun Watson, who eventually agreed to a trade to Cleveland after the Browns guaranteed every penny of his new $230 million contract. Fox News, 26 Aug. 2022 Glenn said Okudah and Harris will not rotate once regular season games begin Sept. 11, but whoever does not win the starting job will play in dime and penny packages. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 24 Aug. 2022 The penny-less slip-on silhouette adds an understated style element to any look. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2022 That’s a pittance for Watson, who signed a record-breaking contract with the Browns this spring for five years and $230 million, with every penny fully guaranteed. Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 If Congress can allow wealthy Wall Street executives to get a generous tax break, then every penny that our teachers spend for their students should be deductible. Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2022 It must be backed up with every penny of funding Congress promised in the first place. Deborah Wince-smith, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 After dropping another penny on Wednesday, prices have now declined for fifty-eight days in a row, reflecting a sizable drop in the price of crude oil on world markets. John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Old English penning, penig; akin to Old High German pfenning, a coin Adjective combining form penny; perhaps from the original price per hundred First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing penny (a) penny for your thoughts a penny saved (is a penny earned) earn/turn an honest penny a pretty penny not cost a penny not a penny less/more in for a penny, in for a pound every penny helps/counts penny stock penny-pinching penny candy penny arcade penny ante penny whistle penny-wise and/but pound-foolish penny-wise ten a penny worth every penny the penny drops penny dreadful penny loafer See More (a) penny for your thoughts a penny saved (is a penny earned) earn/turn an honest penny a pretty penny not cost a penny not a penny less/more in for a penny, in for a pound every penny helps/counts penny stock penny-pinching penny candy penny arcade penny ante penny whistle penny-wise and/but pound-foolish penny-wise ten a penny worth every penny the penny drops penny dreadful penny loafer See More Kids Definition penny noun pen·ny ˈpe-nē plural pennies ˈpe-nēz 1 : cent 2 or plural pence ˈpens : a coin of the United Kingdom equal to ¹/₁₀₀ pound
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penny

noun

adjective combining form

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing penny

Kids Definition

noun