Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

coin-a-word

verb
/ˈkɔɪn ə wɜrd/
Definition
To invent or create a new word or phrase.
Examples
  • Shakespeare is famous for having coined many words still in use today.
  • The tech startup decided to coin-a-word for their innovative product that combined AI and fitness.
  • After the new social media trend emerged, she coined the phrase ‘digital detox’.
Meaning
The act of fabricating a new term, often to describe something for which there is no existing word. This is common in fields like literature, technology, and popular culture.
Synonyms
  • create a term
  • invent a word
  • fabricate a phrase