Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

spare change

noun

/spɛr ʧeɪndʒ/

Definition

Coins or small amounts of money that are not needed or used, often given as a charitable donation or saved for later.

Examples

When I found a few dollars in my pocket, I decided to donate the spare change to the local shelter.
He always keeps spare change in a jar for emergencies.

Meaning

Spare change typically refers to loose coins or small denominations of currency that individuals have on hand and are not intending to spend immediately.