small change

noun

Synonyms of small changenext
1
: coins of low denomination
2

Examples of small change in a Sentence

a pocket full of small change The fine is a lot of money to some people, but to him it's small change. My problems are small change compared to yours. He wasn't a major criminal. He was strictly small change.
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In some cases, relatively small changes in sleep consistency, nutrition or recovery routines led to noticeable improvements in clarity, energy and resilience. Jengyu Lai, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Each small change adds up when energy runs low. Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 June 2026 Other small changes debuted as well including a native Tesla-like NACS charge port. Joel Feder, The Drive, 17 June 2026 Investing in a decadent body butter is like upgrading your flimsy blanket to a plush throw or changing scratchy sheets for a luxurious cotton set—the small change makes a huge difference in your life. Irene Richardson, InStyle, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for small change

Word History

First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of small change was in 1679

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“Small change.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20change. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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