coin

²coin

verb

Definition of COIN

transitive verb

1

a : to make (a coin) especially by stamping : mint b : to convert (metal) into coins

2

: create, invent <coin a phrase>

— coin·er \ˈkȯi-nər\ noun

— coin money

: to get rich quickly

Examples of COIN

1. The coach coined the phrase “refuse to lose.”
2. William Shakespeare is believed to have coined many words.
3. The nation plans to coin more money.

First Known Use of COIN

14th century

Other Monetary Terms

clad, legend, numismatic, obverse, reverse, scrip, series, specie