cent

cent · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a dollar or other decimal currency.

  2. 2.

    A coin of this value.

Forms

plural: cents

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    not one cent — nothing at all
  • •
    my two cents — my opinion (informal)
  • •
    every cent — all of the money
  • •
    per cent — per hundred (usually written as percent)

Related words

See also: currency, dollar, money, penny
Synonyms: penny

Etymology

From Latin "centum" meaning one hundred, via French "cent." The term refers to a hundredth part of the main currency unit.