Word PENNY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

penny

🇺🇸 [ˈpɛni]

Meanings

A penny is a small unit of currency, typically worth one hundredth of a dollar. In many countries, it is the lowest denomination coin. The term 'penny' can also refer to a small amount of money or value.

Examples

• He found a penny on the street and picked it up.
• She didn’t have enough to buy the item, just a few pennies short.
• The price of the book was less than a penny per page.

Synonyms

cent • coin • small change

Antonyms

dollar • pound • euro