small change

noun

1

: coins of low denomination

2

: trifle sense 1

Synonyms of small change

• nothing
• triviality
• small beer

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Every small change – the good and the bad – has big consequences. — Robert Smith, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026

These small changes are easy to complete but can add up to meaningful savings over time. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 29, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

The retailer announced that this small change has improved customer satisfaction and improved efficiencies. — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Forecasters will continue to adjust the forecast as Bertha moves closer to land, since small changes in the storm’s track could shift where the heaviest rain and strongest winds occur. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for small change

• arrange
• derange
• estrange
• exchange
• midrange
• grange
• mange
• range
• strange
• interchange
• rearrange