Simple Definition of coupon

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coupon

noun

plural coupons
1
: a usually small piece of printed paper that lets you get a service or product for free or at a lower price
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.
2
chiefly British : 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
Send in this coupon for more information.

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“Coupon.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/coupon. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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