cent
Translation
cent, penny
Examples
This apple costs fifty cents.
This apple costs fifty cents.
One dollar is equal to one hundred cents.
One dollar is equal to one hundred cents.
Grammar Patterns
((number)) cent(s) a coin worth one-hundredth of a dollar This apple costs fifty cents.
Similar Words
Synonyms: penny
Etymology
From Latin 'centum' meaning 'one hundred'. A cent is one-hundredth of a dollar.
Memory Tips
Remember 'cent' relates to 100, like in 'century' (100 years) or 'percent' (per 100).