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