couponing

[koo-pon-ing, kyoo-]

noun

1. the practice of distributing discount coupons to consumers as a form of product promotion.

2. the activity of seeking out or saving discount coupons to save money on food or household purchases.

Word History and Origins

Origin of couponing¹

First recorded in 1950–55; coupon + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

“Extreme Couponing” ran on TLC for four seasons, from 2010 to 2012, showing other consumers how to get items for almost nothing.

From Salon

That means you could actually earn money by couponing.

From Salon

Since couponing became a verb, one of the newest innovations has been stores sending coupons based on previous purchases.

From Salon

This is one of couponing’s greatest technological advances.

From Salon

Or because buying groceries requires extreme couponing or complicated math to budget both your costs and how long your bounty will last.

From Slate