Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dime

noun
/daɪm/
Definition
A dime is a coin that is worth ten cents in the United States and Canada.
Examples
  • He found a dime on the sidewalk.
  • The cost of the candy was only a dime.
  • She tossed a dime into the wishing well.
Meaning
The word ‘dime’ refers to a specific denomination of currency, which is commonly used for small transactions.
Synonyms
  • coin
  • currency
  • change