token

Definition

  • noun: a round piece of metal or plastic that is used instead of money in some machines
  • noun: an outward sign or expression
  • usually + 'of'
  • synonyms: sign, symbol, memento

Examples

  • The result was disappointing, but 'by the same token', it could have been much worse.

  • All the people who work there are men except for a couple of 'token' women.

  • The government has made only a 'token' effort to end homelessness.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) what's comin' for you." It seemed I'd found a home. Is any of this true? You have such a lovely voice. Mom, there's an ancient streetcar token. That clock just kept going, year after year after year... I didn't know I was a child. -Same old crap every day. I thought I was like (..)
    2008 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button