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Definition penny in American English

penny noun

[countable] noun
/ˈpeni/
1

a small coin in the U.S. or Canada worth one cent

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2

a small unit of money in the U.K. There are 100 pence in one pound

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2.1

a small coin in the U.K. worth one penny

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3

to be economical with your money

Example

Rebecca learned to count her pennies during the Great Depression.

4

if something costs pennies on the dollar, its price is much lower than its real value

Example

At secondhand shops you can buy brand name goods for pennies on the dollar.

Definition penny in American English