pennyworth

noun

ˈpe-nē-ˌwərth How to pronounce pennyworth (audio)
Definition of pennyworthnext
as in bargain
something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price even a used lawnmower would be a pennyworth at that price

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pennyworth
  1. bargain
  2. steal
  3. deal
  4. buy
Noun
  • An acquirer who treats the lower multiple as a bargain without adjusting the underwriting approach is buying the risk without the compensation.
    — Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Being paid a paltry second-line rate for the next six years is a bargain.
    — Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of bargain
Noun
  • His active hands have created some steals and deflections, scrapping in the post and not letting guys post him up.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Small had 50 assists against just 13 turnovers in his eight summer-league games, swiped a dozen steals and even blocked three shots.
    — John Hollinger, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of steal
Noun
  • At that point, if a deal is not reached, the two clubs negotiate for the right to sign the player.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • These contracts do not represent all consultant contracts CMS has, and the Observer has submitted public records requests that haven’t been filled for other deals.
    — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of deal
Noun
  • Specifically, our team prioritizes the beauty launches making waves, the cult-favorite buys shoppers keep coming back to, and the investment-worthy tools that can actually improve your appearance — living up to marketing claims.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
  • That behavior has created a real opportunity for third-party buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) providers.
    — Anand Solanki, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of buy
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“Pennyworth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pennyworth. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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