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nickel Synonyms

Another word for nickel

Choosing another word for nickel depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A coin worth five cents in the United States and Canada.

Usage Example

"He searched his pockets for a quarter and a five-cent piece so he could buy a soda from the vending machine."

Strongest
five-cent piece
Strong
jitney

• verb (Context 2)

To plate or coat (an object or metal surface) with nickel.

Usage Example

"The restorer carefully nickeled the antique stove's trim to return it to its original lustrous condition."

Strongest
nickel-plate
Strong
plate

• Nearby Words

nicety
niche
nick
nickel
nickelodeon
nickname
nicknamer

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nickel. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nickel
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