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Coinage Definition & Meaning

coinage
noun
  1. coins collectively
  2. a newly invented word or phrase
  3. the act of inventing a word or phrase

"Coinage" in song lyrics

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  • "u.s. bicentennal coinage"
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  • "united states bicentennial coinage"
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  • "1776-1976 united states bicentennial coinage"
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Frequently asked questions

What does coinage mean?
coins collectively a newly invented word or phrase the act of inventing a word or phrase
What part of speech is coinage?
Coinage is a noun.
How many definitions does coinage have?
Coinage has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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