WordHive Learning Dictionary

Coin

noun

A coin is metal money.

4 letters 1 syllable

What does Coin mean?

A coin is metal money.

Dictionary definition

a small flat piece of metal used as money.

Example sentences

Coin in a sentence

easy

I found a coin on the sidewalk.

medium

She put a coin in the donation jar.

hard

The old coin showed a picture from the country's history.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Coin

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does coin mean?

Practice 2

Which word is related to coin?

Practice 3

Which sentence uses coin correctly?

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Coin

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Sounds like

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Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Coin

changeCoins used as small amounts of money.
moneyA general word for what people use to pay.
Antonyms

Opposite words

billPaper money instead of metal money.
card paymentPayment made without using coins.
Synonym practice

Want to practice coin synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The shiny coin rolled under the desk," then compare close word choices. Practice coin synonyms.

Word family

Coin word family

Base word

coin

noun

coin

Base form.

noun

coins

More than one coin.

Related words
Student support

Understand Coin

Hint for students

A coin is metal money.

Common mix-up

Coin is not the same as bill. Coin means a coin is metal money.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: She put a coin in the donation jar. Clue words: put, donation, jar. Underline clue words that show why coin fits instead of bill. Now write one new sentence that shows coin without using the word coin. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show coin?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "She put a coin in the donation jar." Why does coin fit better than bill?