Meaning & use
coin
To invent a new word, phrase, or expression that becomes widely used.
See it in a sentence
Shakespeare is credited with having coined hundreds of words still used today.
The marketing team coined a catchy new slogan for the product launch.
A note on using this word
"Coined" is the past tense; the verb draws a metaphor from minting new coins, applied to creating new language.
Words with a similar meaning
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