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vending machine

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

First recorded in 1905–10
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Related Words

vendor, automat
British Dictionary definitions for vending machine

vending machine

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