vending machine

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

Origin of vending machine

1
First recorded in 1905–10

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vending machine

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

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