Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
guinea
noun
/ˈɡɪni/
Definition
A guinea is a former British gold coin that was used as money.
Examples
- He sold his old bicycle for fifteen guineas.
- The painting was auctioned for a staggering amount of five hundred guineas.
Meaning
Historically, it was worth twenty-one shillings. In modern usage, it often refers to monetary amounts or prices, especially in Britain.
Synonyms
- pound
- currency
- money
