Penny
/pˈɛni/
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Definition
(noun) In the United Kingdom and Ireland and many other countries, a unit of currency worth ¹⁄₂₄₀ of a pound sterling or Irish pound before decimalisation, or a copper coin worth this amount. Abbreviation: d.
Sentence Examples
A penny for your thoughts.
Penny wise, pound foolish.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Every ____ counts when you are saving for a large purchase over a long period of time.