Simple Definition of gift certificate

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gift certificate

noun

plural gift certificates
US : a piece of paper that is worth a certain amount of money and is given to someone to be used like money to pay for things (such as the products or services of a particular business)
a $10 gift certificate

called also (British) gift token, ((British)) gift voucher

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“Gift certificate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/gift%20certificate. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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