pence

A2
Pronunciation
/pəns/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

In the United Kingdom and Ireland, a copper coin worth 1/240 of a pound sterling or Irish pound before decimalisation. Abbreviation: d.

2 Definition

In the United Kingdom, a copper coin worth 1/100 of a pound sterling. Abbreviation: p.

3 Definition

In Ireland, a coin worth 1/100 of an Irish pound before the introduction of the euro. Abbreviation: p.

4 Definition

In the US and Canada, a one-cent coin, worth 1/100 of a dollar. Abbreviation: ¢.

5 Definition

In various countries, a small-denomination copper or brass coin.

6 Definition

A unit of nail size, said to be either the cost per 100 nails, or the number of nails per penny. Abbreviation: d.

7 Definition

Money in general.

Example Sentences
  • to turn an honest penny