Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cen

noun
/sɛn/
Definition
Cen is a short form of the word ‘cent,’ which refers to a unit of currency equal to one-hundredth of a dollar or similar currency.
Examples
  • I found a few cen in my pocket.
  • The price of the candy is only a few cen.
  • He saved up every cen to buy his favorite toy.
Meaning
In general use, ‘cen’ relates to currency, often indicating a small amount of money.
Synonyms
  • cent
  • penny
  • small change