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Term

coinage n

Coinage means the creation of a new word. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of coinage

  • the creation of a new word
  • coins collectively

Usage examples of coinage

The coinage of “blog” gave people a short new word for an online journal.

Ancient Roman coinage can tell historians which emperor ruled when a coin was made.

Her coinage “doomscrolling” caught on because it named a behavior many people recognized.

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