Synonyms for

Penny

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

Definition

a small monetary unit of the United States and various other countries

Synonyms & similar words

centime cent cent coin currency money dime nickel quarter cash copper piece shilling farthing groat denarius stater obolus drachma

Synonyms by register

Formal

coin currency monetary unit

Informal

buck quid clam dough moolah

Literary

farthing pence

Antonyms

wealth riches fortune affluence prosperity abundance

Common collocations

  • save a penny
  • a penny saved
  • penny for your thoughts
  • worth a penny
  • not a penny
  • every penny counts
  • a pretty penny

Word family

noun penny
adjective penniless

Usage note

Primarily used in American English to refer to the smallest unit of currency. In British English, 'pence' is the plural and 'penny' refers to a single coin.

Example sentences

  1. I saved my pennies to buy a toy.
  2. I found a penny on the sidewalk.
  3. She gave me a penny for my thoughts.
  4. Can I borrow a penny?
  5. I need a few pennies to make exact change.

Quotes

  • A penny saved is a penny earned. - Benjamin Franklin
  • A penny for your thoughts. - Unknown
  • You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. - Old English Proverb

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