vending machine
/ˈvɛndɪŋ məˌʃiːn/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.36 in modern English
26
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
An automatic machine that dispenses merchandise (often food or beverages) in return for payment (originally coins; now also often paper money, credit cards, and wirelessly via digital payment apps).
Example Sentences
- "Meronyms: bill acceptor, card swipe, change slot, coin return, coin slot, flavor strip"
- "It is not clear to all operators of vending machines, though, that their future lies in dispensing meals, rather than snacks or candy."
- "Passengers may find themselves in a catch-22 situation, unable to buy a ticket for any number of reasons, ranging from an out-of-order ticket vending machine to a lengthy queue to use one, and yet then fall foul of the penalty fare regime."