B1nounmoney
US/ˈpen.i/
UK/ˈpen.i/
a coin of small value; in the US, one cent
In context
I found a penny on the sidewalk and put it in my pocket.
He saved every penny he earned to buy a used car.
The shirt cost me a pretty penny, but it is worth it.
Words that go with penny
verb + noun
- save every pennyThey saved every penny for their wedding.
- cost a pretty pennyThat watch must have cost a pretty penny.
adjective + noun
- worth every pennyThe concert tickets were expensive but worth every penny.
- not a pennyHe did not get a penny from the sale.
- shiny pennyThe child held out a shiny penny.
noun + preposition
- penny for your thoughtsYou look quiet; a penny for your thoughts?
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I found two pennys in my pocket.Correct: I found two pennies in my pocket.