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Vending machine

//ˈvɛndɪŋ məˌʃiːn// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    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).

    "Meronyms: bill acceptor, card swipe, change slot, coin return, coin slot, flavor strip"

  2. 2
    a slot machine for selling goods wordnet

Etymology

This 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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