Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun cent

2 senses of cent

Sense 1
cent -- (a fractional monetary unit of several countries)
       => fractional monetary unit, subunit -- (a monetary unit that is valued at a fraction (usually one hundredth) of the basic monetary unit)
       => Sri Lanka rupee, rupee -- (the basic unit of money in Sri Lanka; equal to 100 cents)

Sense 2
penny, cent, centime -- (a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit)
       => coin -- (a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money)