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

  • (..) Rin, Sen, you've got some customers on the way. Wait. Give us a minute. This is clearly harassment. We'll have to soak it off. - Get an herbal soak token from the foreman. - A what? - An herbal soak token. - Right. Hey, Rin, what's a foreman? Hmm. Something's coming. I wonder what. What useless scum is slinking around in the rain? I can't waste a token on you. Relax. Good morning. Enjoy. Have a nice bath. - For the radish spirit. - One sulfur soak. Why are you still standing here? (..)
    2001 Spirited Away