"Shilling" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Shilling" Meaning

A coin or unit of currency in some African countries, based on the pre-Columbian East African currencies.

"Shilling" Examples

Usage Examples of "Shilling"

1. A Coin

Eddie picked up a shilling from the sidewalk, not realizing it was an old coin from the 19th century worth much more than its face value.

2. Bribery

The whistleblower was accused of taking a shilling from a politician in exchange for leaking confidential information.

3. Slightly

The new restaurant received a shilling review, not being overly impressive but still decent.

4. Promotion, advertisement

The store put up a shilling sale, promoting products at much cheaper prices.

5. Measure, amount

The tourist learned that a shilling was once used as a small unit of currency in the UK and some other countries, being equivalent to a cent or 1/20 of a pound.