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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While no single habit will lower cholesterol overnight, small changes can support your overall heart health. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 June 2026 Even small changes make a difference. Anna Shields, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 That is the quiet stakes of home design right now, and therapists and researchers say small changes can shift how your body responds to your own space. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 Suggest a small change to a plan, such as a weekly check-in. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 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 3 Jul. 2026.

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