Main Entry:

cou·pon

Pronunciation:

\ˈkü-ˌpän, ˈkyü-\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

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

Date:

1822

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 coupon2: 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