penny arcade

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noun

an amusement hall or area that contains coin-operated entertainment devices, originally operated for a penny a play.

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Origin of penny arcade

First recorded in 1905–10

Words nearby penny arcade

Pennsylvanian, Penn, William, penny, penny-a-liner, penny ante, penny arcade, Penny Black, pennyboy, penny candy, pennycress, penny dreadful

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How to use penny arcade in a sentence

They deserve every penny and more: booking a four week tour is a huge job.
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I remember the rush when I even got close to an Asteroids game in an arcade or a pizzeria.
‘Asteroids’ & The Dawn of the Gamer Age|David Owen|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Even though it was a school day—about fifth period, I calculated—the arcade was filled with seventh graders.
‘Asteroids’ & The Dawn of the Gamer Age|David Owen|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Marketing data from the initial field test indicated that the game was being played virtually every minute the arcade was open.
‘Asteroids’ & The Dawn of the Gamer Age|David Owen|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Facebook employees, for instance, can enjoy a free candy shop, a video arcade, or a classic barbershop.
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In 1603 it was ordered that one quart of best ale, or two of small, should be sold for one penny.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
Since the end of 1847, not a penny has come into his own pocket either through piano-playing and conducting, or through teaching.
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A system of supplying school-children with penny dinners is the latest philanthropic movement.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
In the same year he also manufactured two million penny tokens for our soldiers in Spain, which were not forbidden.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
The penny at that time was equal to a shilling of the present day, and would, relatively, purchase as much.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell

British Dictionary definitions for penny arcade

penny arcade

noun

mainly US a public place with various coin-operated machines for entertainment; amusement arcade

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