Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tenpence
Noun
/ˈtɛn.pəns/
Definition
Tenpence refers to a unit of currency equivalent to ten pennies, typically used in the context of historical British currency.
Examples
- She found a coin worth tenpence on the street.
- In the old market, you could buy a loaf of bread for just tenpence.
- He saved up his tenpence to buy a sweet treat.
Meaning
It denotes an amount of money that was once commonly used in transactions, particularly in the UK, representing ten pence.
Synonyms
- Ten pence
- 10p
- Coin