penny
Translation
penny, pence
Examples
I found a penny on the sidewalk.
I found a penny on the pavement.
This candy costs only one penny.
This sweet costs only one penny.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) penny a small coin worth one cent (US) or one pence (UK) He didn't have a single penny.
Similar Words
cent, coin
Etymology
From Old English 'penig' or 'pening', of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
Remember the phrase 'A penny for your thoughts' or the saying 'Find a penny, pick it up...'