Cent

/sɛnt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A unit of currency equal to one hundredth of a dollar.

I found a cent on the sidewalk while walking to the store.

A coin or note representing this amount.

He saved all his pennies and cents to buy a new toy.

An informal term used to refer to a person's opinions or thoughts, as in 'give your two cents.'

She offered her two cents on the matter during the meeting.

From the Latin 'centum,' meaning 'hundred.'

not worth a cent

Of little or no value.

every cent counts

Every small amount of money is important.

not a cent to my name

To have no money at all.

cents

Plural form indicating multiple units of currency.

centenary

Relating to a hundred years.

centurion

A commander in the Roman army, historically linked to the number hundred.

A small amount of money or value.

I have only a couple of cents to my name.

To be cheap or stingy.

He's so cent, he won't even buy a round.