How to Pronounce "coined"
word
ˈkɔɪnd
KOYND
kˈɔɪnd
KOYND
Definition
To create a new word or phrase, or to invent a term that did not exist before.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɪnd
British English
kˈɔɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOYND
UK
KOYND
Listen in Context
The word 'internet' was coined in the 1970s.
He coined the phrase 'smartphone'.
Many new slang terms are coined every year.
Did you know Shakespeare coined hundreds of English words?