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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His initial plan was to haul the pennies to Coinstar, but the coin machine service charges a percentage of the total amount as a processing fee.
From New York Times ● Jun. 12, 2023
Two years ago, to recoup Depression losses on organs, pianos, violins, Wurlitzer broke into the coin machine market with nickel operated phonographs, Skee-ball games.
From Time Magazine Archive
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