food stamp
noun
Definition of food stamp
: a government-issued coupon that is sold at little cost or given to low-income persons and is redeemable for food
From the M-W Editors
1939
First Known Use of food stamp
1939
FOOD STAMP Defined for English Language Learners
food stamp
noun
Definition of food stamp for English Language Learners
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: a small document that is given by the government to poor people and that can be used to buy food
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