Dime

usgb/daɪm/
noun

A coin in the United States and Canada worth ten cents.

He gave me a dime for my thoughts.
Visual representation of "dime" - A coin in the United States and Canada worth ten cents.

Often appears as...

  • a dime a dozen
  • stop on a dime
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Monetary value

Understand 'dime' signifies a small amount of money, useful in discussions involving finance or cost.

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That toy isn't worth a dime.
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Cultural expressions

Recognize phrases like 'a dime a dozen' imply something is common and not unique.

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Selfie filters are a dime a dozen these days.
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