New Penny (Noun)
Meaning
A coin used in Great Britain since 1971 worth one hundredth of a pound.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- She accidentally dropped the new penny on the ground while walking down the street.
- My little brother was thrilled to receive a shiny new penny as part of his pocket money.
- The woman dug around in her purse and finally found a new penny to use in the parking meter.
- Her grandmother kept a big jar filled with new pennies to use for emergencies.
- The boy stared intently at the new penny, admiring the image of the Queen on its front side.