How Do You Spell NICKELS?

Pronunciation: [nˈɪkə͡lz] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "nickels" is [nˈɪkə͡lz], [nˈɪkə‍lz], [n_ˈɪ_k_əl_z] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

NICKELS Meaning and Definition

  1. Nickels are a type of coin that hold value equal to five cents in the currency of the United States. They are denominated with the symbol "¢" or "$0.05" and are made primarily from a combination of copper and nickel. Nickels are commonly used in daily transactions and are one of the most frequently circulated coins within the United States.

    Nickels are distinguished by their size, shape, and metallic composition. They have a diameter of 21.21 mm, a weight of 5 grams, and a thickness of 1.95 mm. The front side of the nickel typically features the profile of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, while the reverse side showcases the image of Monticello, Jefferson's famous home in Virginia.

    Originally introduced in 1866, the design and composition of nickels have undergone several changes over time. Older nickels, commonly known as "buffalo nickels," featured a Native American on the front and a buffalo on the reverse. In 2004, a newly redesigned nickel was introduced to commemorate the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark expedition, featuring an image of the reverse side of the Jefferson peace medal.

    In addition to being used in commerce, nickels are also collected as a hobby, making them an integral part of numismatics, the study or collection of coins and currency. Some nickels, especially those with minting errors or special commemorative editions, may hold greater value among collectors due to their rarity or unique characteristics.

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Etymology of NICKELS

The word "nickels" has a straightforward etymology. It is derived from the noun "nickel", which can be traced back to the German word "Kupfernickel". "Kupfernickel" is a compound word composed of "Kupfer" (meaning copper) and "Nickel", the name given to a mischievous mythological creature believed to live in mines in German folklore. "Kupfernickel" initially referred to a mineral compound containing nickel, which resembled copper ore but did not yield any copper. Over time, "nickel" came to represent the chemical element itself, and subsequently, "nickels" became the plural of the denomination of currency in the United States worth five cents, as the coin was made primarily of nickel metal.

Idioms with the word NICKELS

  • Don't take any wooden nickels The idiom "Don't take any wooden nickels" means to be cautious and not be easily deceived or tricked. It cautions someone to be wary and to not trust something that appears questionable or fake.
  • double nickels The idiom "double nickels" refers to the number 55. It is commonly used in relation to driving or speed limits, specifically the speed limit of 55 miles per hour.
  • not have two nickels to rub together The idiom "not have two nickels to rub together" is used to describe someone who is extremely poor or has very little money. It suggests that the person doesn't even possess the basic amount of money needed to rub two nickels together.

Similar spelling words for NICKELS

Conjugate verb Nickels

CONDITIONAL

I would nickel
we would nickel
you would nickel
he/she/it would nickel
they would nickel

FUTURE

I will nickel
we will nickel
you will nickel
he/she/it will nickel
they will nickel

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have nickelled, will have nickeled
we will have nickelled, will have nickeled
you will have nickelled, will have nickeled
he/she/it will have nickelled, will have nickeled
they will have nickelled, will have nickeled

PAST

I nickelled, nickeled
we nickelled, nickeled
you nickelled, nickeled
he/she/it nickelled, nickeled
they nickelled, nickeled

PAST PERFECT

I had nickelled, had nickeled
we had nickelled, had nickeled
you had nickelled, had nickeled
he/she/it had nickelled, had nickeled
they had nickelled, had nickeled

PRESENT

I nickel
we nickel
you nickel
he/she/it nickels
they nickel

PRESENT PERFECT

I have nickeled, have nickelled
we have nickeled, have nickelled
you have nickeled, have nickelled
he/she/it has nickeled, has nickelled
they have nickeled, have nickelled
I am nickeling, am nickelling
we are nickelling, are nickeling
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I was nickelling, was nickeling
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they were nickeling, were nickelling
I will be nickeling, will be nickelling
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they will be nickeling, will be nickelling
I have been nickeling, have been nickelling
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I would have nickelled, would have nickeled
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I would be nickelling, would be nickeling
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I would have been nickelling, would have been nickeling
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he/she/it would have been nickelling, would have been nickeling
they would have been nickelling, would have been nickeling

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