vending machine — A machine that dispenses items such as snacks, beverages, or tickets to customers, in exchange for money
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A machine that dispenses items such as snacks, beverages, or tickets to customers, in exchange for money
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvendɪŋ məˈʃiːn/
Example Sentences
- The vending machine ate my dollar but gave me nothing - it's officially a very expensive paperweight now
- Our office vending machine has become so smart that it now judges my snack choices
- The school installed healthy vending machines with fruits and salads
vending machine
NOUN[/ˈvendɪŋ məˈʃiːn/]
A machine that dispenses items such as snacks, beverages, or tickets to customers, in exchange for money
She grabs a cold soda from the vending machine after her run.
Keep bending for coins while the vending machine keeps sending!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term combines 'vend' from Latin 'vendere' (to sell) and 'machine' from Old French 'machine'. The compound literally denotes an automated device designed to dispense goods in exchange for payment.
Breakdown
vend- (from Latin vendere, to sell) + -ing (present participle suffix indicating action) + machine (from Old French machine, apparatus or mechanical device).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vending machine ate my dollar but gave me nothing - it's officially a very expensive paperweight now”
“Our office vending machine has become so smart that it now judges my snack choices”
“The school installed healthy vending machines with fruits and salads”
“I had an argument with the vending machine - it won because it kept my money”
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