Synonyms for

Nickel

Verb / ˈnɪkʌl / Another word for nickel — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a silvery-white metal that is often used to make coins, magnets, and alloys

Synonyms & similar words

nickelnote ni atomicnumber coin currency dime quarter money cash change silver metal alloy magnet element nickelodeon nickel-plated nickel-cadmium nickel-iron nickel-aluminum nickel-copper nickel-chromium

Synonyms by register

Informal

five cents a nickel a nickel coin

Common collocations

  • nickel-and-dime
  • nickelodeon
  • nickel plating
  • nickelodeon theater
  • nickel-plated
  • nickelodeon show
  • nickelodeon film

Word family

noun nickel
adjective nickel

Usage note

Primarily refers to a US or Canadian coin worth five cents. Can also refer to the metal nickel. The term 'nickel-and-dime' is a common idiom meaning to overcharge or be stingy.

Example sentences

  1. I need five more cents to buy this candy. Do you have a nickel?
  2. Nickel is a common metal used in many everyday objects like batteries, zippers, and keys.
  3. My grandpa collects old nickels from different countries.
  4. The magnet was made of a nickel alloy that was very strong.
  5. The nickel-plated faucet in the bathroom looked shiny and new.

Quotes

  • Money is like an arm or leg – use it or lose it. – Henry Ford
  • The lack of money is the root of all evil. – Mark Twain
  • A penny saved is a penny earned. – Benjamin Franklin

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