Dime

/daɪm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A coin of the United States worth ten cents.

I found a dime on the sidewalk.

A small amount of money.

It doesn't cost a dime to help someone in need.

A diamond, especially in the context of jewelry.

She wore a ring with a beautiful dime at its center.

Originated from the Old French 'dîme' meaning 'tithe', reflecting the value as a tenth part.

a dime a dozen

Something very common and of little value.

dime bag

A small bag of drugs typically sold for ten dollars.

dime out

To inform on someone, often to authorities.

nickel

A coin worth five cents.

quarter

A coin worth twenty-five cents.

cents

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

A very attractive person

She walked in, and everyone noticed; she's a serious dime.

A ten-dollar bill, in some contexts.

He gave me a dime for the ticket.