coin machine
Americannoun
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a coin-operated machine, especially one for dispensing soft drinks, cigarettes, candy, etc.
Etymology
Origin of coin machine
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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But we never see or even hear Alex, who cannot speak; he is implied by the ping of his monitors and the slurp of his suction machine.
From New York Times • Sep. 25, 2017
They are already testing a new suction machine, and are working on prototype incubators, examination lights, and vacuum delivery and phototherapy machines.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2015
She worked with Clifford’s doctors to fine-tune his medicines, expedited orders when there were problems with the trach tube, secured a suction machine and trained the nurse caring for him to use it.
From US News • Sep. 9, 2014
The nursery has been converted to a hospital room with a suction machine, an oxygen machine, a therapeutic bed.
From Salon • Jul. 12, 2012
Get it," Dal said, "and the suction machine too.
From Star Surgeon by Nourse, Alan Edward
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