vending machine

noun

: a coin-operated machine for selling merchandise

Examples of vending machine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The vending machine exchange happened, as did the VIP concierge’s appearance long after the crisis had passed. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

The novelty vending machines mold souvenir sculptures — a train car, a gorilla, a bust of Abraham Lincoln — in under a minute, filling a two-sided mold with hot plastic, then hollowing it out with compressed air. — Juliet Bennett Rylah, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

While vending machines elsewhere now dispense everything from oysters to high-end jewelry, the subway selection thus far could not be more standard — they’re stocked with your usual assortment of chips, candy, cookies, soda, and water. — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 7 Aug. 2026

Remember to pack snacks and drinks, since there are no concessions on board aside from a single vending machine dispensing soda and water. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1895, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

vending machine

noun

: a machine from which one may get merchandise after putting in coins