threepence (Meaning)

Wordnet

threepence (n)

former cupronickel coin of the United Kingdom equal to three pennies

Webster

threepence (n.)

A small silver coin of three times the value of a penny.

Synonyms & Antonyms of threepence

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threepence Sentence Examples

  1. The old man handed the child a threepence, a small token of his gratitude.
  2. In those days, a threepence could buy you a loaf of bread and a pint of milk.
  3. The bus fare was only threepence back then, making it affordable for everyone.
  4. The lemonade stand offered a cup of refreshment for a mere threepence.
  5. The child eagerly counted his collection of threepence coins, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
  6. The street urchins played games on the cobblestones, betting threepence here and there.
  7. The beggar sat on the street corner, holding out his hat for a threepence donation.
  8. The antique shop sold a rare coin from the Victorian era for a whopping threepence.
  9. The church bell would ring at three o'clock, marking the time when folks would receive their threepence allowance.
  10. The museum displayed a collection of everyday objects, including a purse containing several threepence coins.

FAQs About the word threepence

former cupronickel coin of the United Kingdom equal to three penniesA small silver coin of three times the value of a penny.

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The old man handed the child a threepence, a small token of his gratitude.

In those days, a threepence could buy you a loaf of bread and a pint of milk.

The bus fare was only threepence back then, making it affordable for everyone.

The lemonade stand offered a cup of refreshment for a mere threepence.