vending machine

noun

: a coin-operated machine for selling merchandise

Examples of vending machine in a Sentence

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Frisch's, Skyline Chili, Graeter's, Wendy's and even a Subway vending machine are all on the menu. Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2024 The airport has about 20 dining offerings, including Farmer's Fridge vending machines and Starbucks. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024 But now, instead of offering snacks or drinks, this vending machine dispenses… puppies for adoption. Prince Ghuman, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 Look for the oyster vending machines, too (the oysters are sold closed, so be prepared to shuck). Jo Rodgers, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vending machine 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vending machine was circa 1895

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“Vending machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vending%20machine. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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vending machine

noun
: a machine from which one may get merchandise after putting in coins

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