coupon

noun

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cou·pon | \ 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 small piece of paper that allows one to get a service or product for free or at a lower price: such 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

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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 on the Web Don't forget to apply Amazon's clickable coupon to get the full discount. — Carly Kulzer, PEOPLE.com, 10 May 2022 Sign up for the coupon at SonnysBBQ.com/NursesWeek. — Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 6 May 2022 The outdoor curtain is available in nine other colors, like grayish white, teal, brown, and navy, some of which are also on sale at a smaller discount, without the coupon. — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2022 Despite the potential for Fed redemptions, strong tax receipts lowered borrowing needs, allowing for the additional reductions in coupon auction sizes announced Wednesday, according to a Treasury official. — Sam Goldfarb And Amara Omeokwe, WSJ, 4 May 2022 Post Scannable Coupon Codes One thing brick-and-mortar stores can do to create a better in-store shopping experience is to include scannable coupon codes. — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 May 2022 Offer valid May 8, dine-in only, no coupon required. — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2022 Kids can put together a custom coupon book for Dad with this printable template, which also includes a fill-in-the-blank keepsake form with facts about Dad. — Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 21 Apr. 2022 In the letter to subscribers, the company said current subscribers of Chinook Book have been offered a chance to sign up for a free one-year subscription to another coupon service called Passport Unlimited. — oregonlive, 18 Apr. 2022 See More

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14 May 2022

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“Coupon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coupon. Accessed 18 May. 2022.

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coupon

noun

cou·pon | \ ˈkü-ˌpän

, ˈkyü- \

Kids Definition of coupon

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

coupon

noun

cou·pon | \ ˈkü-ˌpän, ˈkyü-

Legal 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