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 small piece of paper that allows one to get a service or product for free or at a lower price: such asa : one of a series of attached tickets or certificates often to be detached and presented as neededb : a ticket or form authorizing purchases of rationed commoditiesc : a certificate or similar evidence of a purchase redeemable in premiumsd : 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
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Examples of coupon in a Sentence
Bring in this coupon for a free oil change.
I'm always clipping coupons from the newspaper to use at the grocery store.
The coupon is good for one free ice-cream cone.
Send in this coupon for more information.
Recent Examples of coupon from the Web
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Customers also receive an envelope with a surprise coupon inside — ranging from a free doughnut, free dozen or free coffee.
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While failure to pay interest would be tantamount to default for most debt securities, coupon payments on newer contingent convertible bonds, known as CoCos, are discretionary.
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Use a coupon to get any free sub sandwich with purchase of another sub of equal or lesser value.
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The first 400 people in line before the grand opening received a coupon a free menu item with other free goodies, according to the cafe’s Facebook page.
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Then, call the company at 1-888-569-6728, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for a product replacement coupon.
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Click here for a coupon for a free appetizer with any $9.95 purchase.
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Donors were given such things as special mugs and T-shirts, as well as coupons for free doughnuts and coffee, and more.
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When a fan claims a coupon, a message is distributed to the fan’s friends, who then become eligible to claim the offer themselves.
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Origin and Etymology of coupon
French, from Old French, piece, from couper to cut — more at cope
First Known Use: 1822
Other Economics Terms
COUPON Defined for English Language Learners
coupon
playDefinition of coupon for English Language Learners
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: a usually small piece of printed paper that lets you get a service or product for free or at a lower price
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: a section of an advertisement that you can cut out and mail to a company in order to request information or to order a product or service
COUPON Defined for Kids
coupon
playDefinition of coupon for Students
1 : a ticket or form that allows the holder to receive some service, payment, or discount
2 : a part of an advertisement meant to be cut out for use as an order blank
Law Dictionary
coupon
playLegal Definition of coupon
: a statement of due interest to be cut from a debt instrument and especially a bearer bond when payable and presented for payment; also : the interest rate of a coupon
Origin and Etymology of coupon
French, from Old French, piece, from couper to cut
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