cent

A small coin worth one hundredth of a dollar, euro, or certain other units of money.

• I found a cent on the floor.
• She put three cents in the jar.
• This old cent has a picture of Lincoln.

Similar words: penny

Common phrases: one cent, cent coin, single cent

A very small amount of money, often used to mean any money at all.

• It didn't cost me a cent.
• He spent every last cent on the trip.
• You won't get a cent from them.

Similar words: penny

Common phrases: every cent, last cent, a single cent, not a cent