new penny

noun

1. penny ( def 3 ).

new penny

noun

1. another name for penny

Word History and Origins

Origin of new penny¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

It had been raining for days, but on that day, the sun was shining like a bright new penny.

From Literature

Everyone was too busy trying to make Key West shine like a new penny.

From Literature

The Mint says it did large-scale testing on the new penny last year and is now doing small-scale refinements.

From Washington Times

To find new pennies, Sam and Bob must traverse this factory of fortune together.

From New York Times

I filled my bag with a dried bay leaf, a shiny new penny, a piece of pecan tree bark, and a handful of salt.

From Literature