coupon

cou·pon

noun \ˈkü-ˌpän, ˈkyü-\

Definition of COUPON

1

: a statement of due interest to be cut from a bearer bond when payable and presented for payment; also : the interest rate of a coupon

2

: a form surrendered in order to obtain an article, service, or accommodation: as

a : one of a series of attached tickets or certificates often to be detached and presented as needed

b : a ticket or form authorizing purchases of rationed commodities

c : a certificate or similar evidence of a purchase redeemable in premiums

d : a part of a printed advertisement to be cut off to use as an order blank or inquiry form or to obtain a discount on merchandise or services

Examples of COUPON

1. Bring in this coupon for a free oil change.
2. I'm always clipping coupons from the newspaper to use at the grocery store.
3. The coupon is good for one free ice-cream cone.
4. Send in this coupon for more information.

Origin of COUPON

French, from Old French, piece, from couper to cut — more at cope

First Known Use: 1822

Related to COUPON

Synonyms

check, ticket, pass, pasteboard

Related Words

certificate, note, token, voucher

Other Economics Terms

actuary, compound interest, globalization, indemnity, portfolio, rentier, stagflation, usurer

Rhymes with COUPON

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