Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
loose change
noun
/luːs cheɪndʒ/
Definition
Coins that are not part of a specific container, often found in pockets or on surfaces.
Examples
- I found some loose change in my jacket pocket.
- He used his loose change to buy a snack from the vending machine.
- The jar is filled with loose change collected over the years.
Meaning
Loose change refers to small denominations of coins that people keep instead of using them; often accumulated from everyday transactions.
Synonyms
- spare change
- loose coins
- coins