pennyworth

noun

ˈpe-nē-ˌwərth How to pronounce pennyworth (audio)
Definition of pennyworthnext
as in bargain
something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price even a used lawnmower would be a pennyworth at that price

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pennyworth
  1. bargain
  2. steal
  3. deal
  4. buy
Noun
  • Workers have faced this bargain before More than a century ago, factory managers faced a similar problem.
    — Christoph Trattner, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The bargain Guardians clinched the American League Central title and earned a bye in the playoffs.
    — Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of bargain
Noun
  • Eleven years later, that gamble is looking like an absolute steal.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Richie Palacios and Taylor Walls got aboard on base hits and moved into scoring position on a double steal.
    — Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of steal
Noun
  • The committees, which are made up of independent directors, would need to agree on the transaction terms of any deal before putting it to shareholders for a vote.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • For more of the best MacKenzie-Childs clearance deals, shop our favorite kitchenware, decor, and more below.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of deal
Noun
  • Of the 45 analysts covering CoreWeave, 31 have a buy or strong buy rating on the stock, LSEG data shows.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Seasonal buys often get woven into family rituals, whether that means choosing decorations together, preparing for a gathering or finding something special to use each year.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of buy
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