vending machine

English
A vending machine.

Noun

vending machine (plural vending machines)

  1. An automatic machine that dispenses merchandise in return for money.
    • 1992 September 9, Trish Hall, “Vending Machines, the Next Generation in Dining”, in The New York Times‎, →ISSN:
      It is not clear to all operators of vending machines, though, that their future lies in dispensing meals, rather than snacks or candy.

Meronyms
  • bill acceptor
  • card swipe
  • change slot
  • coin return
  • coin slot
  • flavor strip

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