Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coinage
noun
/ˈkɔɪnɪdʒ/
Definition
The process of creating and inventing new words, or the words themselves that are newly created.
Examples
- Many words from the digital age are recent coinages that reflect technological advancements.
- The author was known for her creative coinage, frequently coming up with quirky terms to describe modern trends.
- Coinage in slang often spreads quickly through social media platforms.
Meaning
Coinage refers to both the act of producing new terms or expressions and the outcome of such an act, contributing to the evolution of language.
Synonyms
- neologism
- invention
- creation
