vending machine

noun

: a coin-operated machine for selling merchandise

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In order to sell tobacco, the bar would have needed to generate at least 15% of its income from the sale of cigars or pipe tobacco, which could not come from a vending machine. Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025 Some other unique features include a tea-vodka vending machine, and an upcoming wellness spa inspired by traditional Chinese medicine. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025 There are no shops, souvenir stands or vending machines. Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025 Those choosing the new tap payment system can skip buying tickets at vending machines and rely on a quick, secure and convenient transaction using Visa or Mastercard credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards or mobile wallet cards such as those provided through Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay. Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vending machine

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vending machine was circa 1895

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“Vending machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vending%20machine. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

vending machine

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

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