Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cent
noun
/sɛnt/
Definition
A cent is a monetary unit that represents one hundredth of a basic unit of currency.
Examples
- She found a cent on the sidewalk and picked it up.
- The item costs two dollars and fifty cents.
- He saved a few cents every week to buy his favorite toy.
Meaning
In many countries, a cent is used as a smaller denomination of money, commonly in the form of coins.
Synonyms
- penny
- coin
