threepence

noun

three·​pence ˈthre-pən(t)s  ˈthri-  ˈthrə- 

US also

ˈthrē-pen(t)s 

plural threepence or threepences

1

: the sum of three pennies

Note: Threepence is usually used of three British pennies.

2

: a coin worth three pennies

Examples of threepence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to silver threepences, the Boston mint also made sixpences and shillings in four different designs between 1652 and 1682. — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for threepence

• commence
• condense
• defence
• defense
• dispense
• expense
• fourpence
• halfpence
• immense
• incense
• intense
• missense

Kids Definition

threepence

noun

three·​pence ˈthrep-ən(t)s  ˈthrip-  ˈthrəp- 

U.S. also

ˈthrē-ˌpen(t)s 

1

plural threepence or threepences : a coin worth three pennies

2

: the sum of three British pennies