B2nounmoney
US/daɪm/
UK/daɪm/
an American or Canadian coin worth ten cents
In context
He found a dime on the sidewalk and put it in his pocket.
The old machine only takes dimes and quarters.
Cheap souvenirs like these are a dime a dozen in the tourist area.
Words that go with dime
verb + noun
- spare a dimeCan you spare a dime for the parking meter?
verb + preposition
- stop on a dimeThe new bike can stop on a dime.
noun + noun
- dime a dozenCheap phone cases like these are a dime a dozen online.
- dime storeMy grandmother used to shop at the dime store.
- nickels and dimesThe jar by the till was full of nickels and dimes.
adjective + noun
- shiny dimeShe gave the boy a shiny dime.