vending machine

Bedeutung (Englisch)

An automatic machine that dispenses merchandise (often food or beverages) in return for payment (originally coins; now also often paper money, credit cards, and wirelessly via digital payment apps).

Konzepte

Synonyme

slot-machine

unattended sales place

merchandising machine

automatic machine

Etymologie (Englisch)

This name for such a machine is attested since 1889. The concept of such a machine is centuries older (for more, see Wikipedia at vending machine § History).

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