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coinage
noun coin·age \ˈkȯi-nij\
: the act of creating a new word or phrase that other people begin to use
: a word that someone has created
: money in the form of coins
Full Definition of COINAGE
1
: the act or process of coining
2
a : coins b : something (as a word) made up or invented
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First Known Use of COINAGE
14th century
Related to COINAGE
- Synonyms
- brainchild, invention, concoction, contrivance, creation, innovation, wrinkle
COINAGE Defined for Kids
coinage
noun coin·age \ˈkȯi-nij\
Definition of COINAGE for Kids
1
: the act or process of making coins
2
: money in the form of coins
3
: a word or phrase that has recently been invented
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