coinage
/ˈkɔɪnɪdʒ/
noun
- The system or type of money used in a country.
- The country introduced new coinage to replace the old paper bills.
- The museum has a large collection of Roman coinage.
- Ancient coinage often features the faces of rulers or gods.
- The process of making coins.
- The government invested in modern machinery for coinage.
- The royal mint is responsible for the coinage of all official currency.
- Coinage techniques have improved greatly since medieval times.
- A newly invented word or phrase.
- The term 'bromance' is a playful coinage that became popular in the 2000s.
- Shakespeare is famous for his many coinages that entered the English language.
- The word 'selfie' is a recent coinage from the digital age.
- The invention or creation of something new, especially a word or phrase.
- The coinage of new slang happens quickly among teenagers.
- Her coinage of the term 'eco-friendly' helped spread environmental awareness.
- The company's coinage of a catchy slogan boosted their sales.