English Dictionary

coin

/kɔɪn/

noun

(money) A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle. / A token used in a special establishment like a casino.

I found a coin on the street.

意味（1）

(money) A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle.

...the coins were of all countries and sizes - doubloons, and louis d'ors, and guineas, and pieces of eight...

意味（2）

A token used in a special establishment like a casino.

意味（3）

(figuratively) That which serves for payment or recompense.

The loss of every present advantage to flesh and blood is repaid in a nobler coin.

意味（4）

(uncountable, slang, UK, US, African-American Vernacular) Money in general, not limited to coins.

She spent some serious coin on that car!

意味（5）

(card games) One of the suits of minor arcana in tarot, or a card of that suit.

意味（6）

A corner or external angle.

意味（7）

A small circular slice of food.

For munchies try deep-fried jalapeño coins, jumbo Buffalo wings, and hush puppies with a sweet edge.

意味（8）

(informal, cryptocurrencies) A cryptocurrency; a cryptocoin.

What's the best coin to buy right now?