gumball machine

Definition

A coin-operated machine that dispenses small spherical pieces of gum or candy when a coin is inserted and a handle is turned. A nostalgic fixture in arcades, stores, and restaurants.

Example Usage

My kid spotted a gumball machine at the entrance and begged for a quarter.

Fun Fact

Gumball machines became iconic American street fixtures in the early 1900s and are still manufactured today.

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