Spare change

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛɹ ˈtʃeɪndʒ/

Spare change (noun)

  1. Small coins you have left over and keep for later use.
  2. A small amount of money, usually coins, that is not needed right now.

Examples

  • I keep spare change in a jar.
  • She donates spare change to the local charity.