Phrase guide

coin toss

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A particular instance where a coin is launched in the air, and whichever side that it lands on finalises a decision.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Australia won the coin toss and chose to bat first.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An uncertain selection between two outcomes of similar likelihood, or between two objects of similar quality.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: coin flip, toss-up

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Münzwurf — flip of a coin
  • Italian: lancio di moneta — flip of a coin
  • Japanese: コイントス (kointosu) — flip of a coin
  • Korean: 동전 던지기 (dongjeon deonjigi) — flip of a coin
  • Turkish: yazı tura — flip of a coin
  • Welsh: tafliad ceiniog — flip of a coin
  • Welsh: hwsgip — flip of a coin