vending machine
An automatic machine that dispenses merchandise in return for paymentAn 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).
Meaning
1 sensesAn 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).
Meronyms: bill acceptor, card swipe, change slot, coin return, coin slot, flavor strip
Verkaufsautomat, Automat
торго́вый автома́тtorgóvyj avtomát, автома́тavtomát
торгове́льний автома́тtorhovélʹnyj avtomát, торго́вий автома́тtorhóvyj avtomát, автома́тavtomát
- a slot machine for selling goods
Translations
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Origin
This name for such a machine is attested since 1889. The concept of such a machine is centThis name for such a machine is attested since 1889. The concept of such a machine is centuries older (for more, see Wikipedia at vending machine § History).
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