The man lost a nickel in the park.

Meaning: This sentence describes a man accidentally losing a five-cent coin in a park.

Choice of Words: Nickel is a coin worth five cents. Park is a public area with trees, grass, and often playgrounds or other recreational facilities. When you put them together, "lost a nickel in the park" means he accidentally dropped a five-cent coin in a public area and now he can't find it.

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