Pennyworth

/ˈpeniwɜːrθ/
noun

Amount that could be bought for a penny in the past.

My grandfather would often recall the substantial pennyworths he used to buy from the local sweet shop.
Visual representation of "pennyworth" - Amount that could be bought for a penny in the past.

Often appears as...

  • buy a pennyworth
  • pennyworth of sweets
noun

Something of small value or cost.

Despite its large size, the house was a mere pennyworth compared to what they were used to.
Visual representation of "pennyworth" - Something of small value or cost.

Often appears as...

  • mere pennyworth
  • not a pennyworth

Usage tips

Disapproving

noun

A person or thing's worth.

I determined to get my pennyworth for my vote.
Visual representation of "pennyworth" - A person or thing's worth.

Often appears as...

  • get one's pennyworth
  • pennyworth of work
noun

Amount that could be bought for a penny in the past.

My grandfather would often recall the substantial pennyworths he used to buy from the local sweet shop.
Visual representation of "pennyworth" - Amount that could be bought for a penny in the past.

Often appears as...

  • buy a pennyworth
  • pennyworth of sweets
noun

Something of small value or cost.

Despite its large size, the house was a mere pennyworth compared to what they were used to.
Visual representation of "pennyworth" - Something of small value or cost.

Often appears as...

  • mere pennyworth
  • not a pennyworth

Usage tips

Disapproving

noun

A person or thing's worth.

I determined to get my pennyworth for my vote.
Visual representation of "pennyworth" - A person or thing's worth.

Often appears as...

  • get one's pennyworth
  • pennyworth of work
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "pennyworth"
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Historical Value

Reflects the buying power of a penny in older times, indicating nostalgic or historical contexts.

Illustration for Historical Value
A pint of milk was a pennyworth in my great-grandmother's day.
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Economic Changes

Shows how inflation has changed the value of money over time.

Illustration for Economic Changes
Back then, a pennyworth of bread could feed a family.
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Childhood Memories

Often used to express sentimental value associated with childhood or the past.

Illustration for Childhood Memories
She cherished the pennyworth of caramel toffees from her youth.
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Historical Value

Reflects the buying power of a penny in older times, indicating nostalgic or historical contexts.

Illustration for Historical Value
A pint of milk was a pennyworth in my great-grandmother's day.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Economic Changes

Shows how inflation has changed the value of money over time.

Illustration for Economic Changes
Back then, a pennyworth of bread could feed a family.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Childhood Memories

Often used to express sentimental value associated with childhood or the past.

Illustration for Childhood Memories
She cherished the pennyworth of caramel toffees from her youth.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Historical Value

Reflects the buying power of a penny in older times, indicating nostalgic or historical contexts.

Illustration for Historical Value
A pint of milk was a pennyworth in my great-grandmother's day.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Economic Changes

Shows how inflation has changed the value of money over time.

Illustration for Economic Changes
Back then, a pennyworth of bread could feed a family.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Childhood Memories

Often used to express sentimental value associated with childhood or the past.

Illustration for Childhood Memories
She cherished the pennyworth of caramel toffees from her youth.
Visual representation of the word "Pennyworth"

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