Examples of “nickel” in a Sentence

noun A hard, silvery-white metallic element (symbol Ni, atomic number 28), often used in alloys and plating.

• The coin is made from a copper-nickel alloy.
• Nickel is added to steel to help it resist rust.
• The kettle has a shiny nickel plating on the outside.

noun An American or Canadian coin worth five cents.

• He dug a nickel out of his pocket to pay the meter.
• She found a nickel under the sofa cushion.
• Tourists tossed a nickel into the fountain for luck.