vending machine

noun

: a coin-operated machine for selling merchandise

Examples of vending machine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This is the retailer’s fifth car vending machine in California and its 39th in the United States. Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024 For instance, people might ask whether the vending machines enable opioid abuse on-site. Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024 Over the last two years, Narcan vending machines that dispense Narcan for free have gained in popularity in Michigan and across the country. Georgea Kovanis, Detroit Free Press, 19 Jan. 2024 Phoenix vending machine dispenses Narcan for free 8 residents eye 2 council seats Several Gilbert residents have declared their intent to run for council. Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 20 Jan. 2024 The county recently installed its first vending machine in Chula Vista to distribute Naloxone, a medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose also known by the brand name Narcan. Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2023 The sales of such substances are proposed to be restricted to staffed stores rather than vending machines. Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024 The money can be used on more chips at vending machine corners, which are break points in each run. Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2024 Future plans include a free naloxone vending machine and, building on the progress of the temporary shelter, a 40-unit apartment building to be used in part for transitional housing for people with addiction. Lev Facher, STAT, 16 Nov. 2023

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

vending machine

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

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