bitcoin
/ˈbɪtkɔɪn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: bitcoins
Meaning · English
A unit of the bitcoin (proper noun proper noun sense 1) cryptocurrency.
Noun
Examples
This item costs one bitcoin.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bitcoin” mean?
A unit of the bitcoin (proper noun proper noun sense 1) cryptocurrency.
Is “bitcoin” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.