Meaning

Something serving as an expression of something else..

Definitions by Sense

1. Something serving as an expression of something else.
2. A keepsake.
3. A piece of stamped metal or plastic, etc., used as a form of currency; a voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services.
4. A small physical object, often designed to give the appearance of a common thing, used to represent a person or character in a board game or other situation.
5. A minor attempt for appearance's sake, or to minimally comply with a requirement; a formality.
6. (obsolete, sometimes figurative) Evidence, proof; a confirming detail; physical trace, mark, footprint.
7. Support for a belief; grounds for an opinion.
8. An extraordinary event serving as evidence of supernatural power.

Example Sentences

According to the Bible, the rainbow is a token of God's covenant with Noah.

Please accept this bustier as a token of our time together.

Subway tokens are being replaced by magnetic cards.

A book token is the easiest option for a Christmas gift.

Everyone pick a token (hat, wheelbarrow, thimble, etc.) and place it on the Start square.

His apology was no more than a token.

Say, by this token, I desire his company.

And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain.

Word Forms

• tokens
• more token
• most token
• tokening
• tokened

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When Should You Use Token?

Use token when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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