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Definition of token (Entry 1 of 2) 1a : a piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms b : a piece resembling a coin issued as money by some person or body other than a de jure government c : a unit of a cryptocurrency Bitcoin tokens 2 : an outward sign or expression his tears were tokens of his grief 3a : SYMBOL, EMBLEM a white flag is a token of surrender b : an instance of a linguistic expression 4a : SOUVENIR, KEEPSAKE b : a small part representing the whole : INDICATION this is only a token of what we hope to accomplish c : something given or shown as a guarantee (as of authority, right, or identity) 5 : a member of a group (such as a minority) that is included within a larger group through tokenism especially : a token employee 6 : a distinguishing feature : CHARACTERISTIC by the same token : for the same reason token adjective Definition of token (Entry 2 of 2) 1a : representing no more than a symbolic effort : MINIMAL, PERFUNCTORY token resistance token integration b : serving or intended to show absence of discrimination a token female employee 2 : done or given as a token especially in partial fulfillment of an obligation or engagement a token payment Synonyms Choose the Right Synonym More Example Sentences Learn More About token Synonyms for token Synonyms: Noun commemorative, keepsake, memento, memorial, monument, remembrance, reminder, souvenir Visit the Thesaurus for More Choose the Right Synonym for token Noun SIGN, MARK, TOKEN, NOTE, SYMPTOM mean a discernible indication of what is not itself directly perceptible. SIGN applies to any indication to be perceived by the senses or the reason. encouraging signs for the economy MARK suggests something impressed on or inherently characteristic of a thing often in contrast to general outward appearance. a mark of a good upbringing TOKEN applies to something that serves as a proof of something intangible. this gift is a token of our esteem NOTE suggests a distinguishing mark or characteristic. a note of irony in her writing SYMPTOM suggests an outward indication of an internal change or condition. rampant crime is a symptom of that city's decay Examples of token in a Sentence Noun please accept this parting gift as a token of our lasting affection Adjective All the people who work there are men except for a couple of token women. See More Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Now crypto-whispers offer advice on the next nonfungible token or doggy coin. — Andy Kessler, WSJ, 12 Dec. 2021 One of the most popular gifts is the NYC token watch. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2021 These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'token.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback. See More First Known Use of token Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Adjective 1915, in the meaning defined at sense 2 History and Etymology for token Noun Middle English, from Old English tācen, tācn sign, token; akin to Old High German zeihhan sign, Greek deiknynai to show — more at DICTION Learn More About token Share token Post the Definition of token to Facebook Share the Definition of token on Twitter Time Traveler for token The first known use of token was before the 12th century See more words from the same century Dictionary Entries Near token Tokelau Islands token token book See More Nearby Entries Phrases Related to token book token Statistics for token Last Updated 15 Dec 2021 Look-up Popularity Top 1% of words Cite this Entry “Token.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/token. Accessed 19 Dec. 2021. Style: MLA Seen & Heard People are talking about AdChoicesad choice icon Sponsored What made you look up this word?(22) Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible). Log in Sort by Best DianaWheeler 2 January, 2012 writting a paper on Token used as a symbol or sign. Based upon KJ Bbible Joshua 2:12: Now Then, swear unto me by the Lord that, since I am showing Kindness to you, you in turn will show kindness to my family; and give me an unmistakble toke...See more Reply 14 Christine Tan-Eng 13 October, 2021 From The Call of the Wild - Jack London: “Thus, as token of what a puppet thing life is, the ancient song surged through him and he came into his own again…” “It was a token that he was harking back through his own life to the lives of his...See more Reply 1 Audrey Bailey 2 November, 2021 Definition of a “token” musical performer Reply Show More Comments TermsPrivacyFeedback More Definitions for token token noun English Language Learners Definition of token (Entry 1 of 2) : a round piece of metal or plastic that is used instead of money in some machines : an object that looks like a coin and is used in place of a coin : something that is a symbol of a feeling, event, etc. : GIFT CERTIFICATE token adjective English Language Learners Definition of token (Entry 2 of 2) —used to describe something that is done with very little effort and only to give the appearance that an effort is being made : included in a group only to prevent criticism that people of a particular kind are being unfairly left out See the full definition for token in the English Language Learners Dictionary token noun to·​ken | \ ˈtō-kən \ Kids Definition of token 1 : an outer sign : PROOF "… you ought to take this for a plain and visible token that you are not to be a seafaring man." — Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe 2 : a piece like a coin that has a special use a bus token 3 : an object used to suggest something that cannot be pictured This ring is a token of my affection. 4 : SOUVENIR 5 : INDICATION sense 2 More from Merriam-Webster on token Nglish: Translation of token for Spanish Speakers Britannica English: Translation of token for Arabic Speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about token WORD OF THE DAY congenial See Definitions and Examples » Get Word of the Day daily email! 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