vending machine

American  

noun

1. a coin-operated machine for selling small articles, beverages, etc.

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vending machine British  

noun

1. Also called: automat.  a machine that automatically dispenses consumer goods such as cigarettes, food, or petrol, when money is inserted

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Etymology

Origin of vending machine

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

WSJ let AI run an office vending machine, and it lost hundreds of dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal

I'm excited to get the vending machine fully stocked with a great variety of options.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company has also piloted pizza vending machines in airports, campuses and entertainment venues.

From Los Angeles Times

Carvana has eye-catching “car vending machines” in key cities and offers buyers a still-novel way to shop from home for a used car, without haggling.

From MarketWatch

We sit at the round table by the vending machines.

From Literature

Related Words

• vendor