vending machine

Definition

An automated machine that dispenses items like snacks, drinks, or other goods in exchange for coins, bills, or card payment. Commonly found in offices, schools, transit stations, and public spaces.

Example Usage

I grabbed a soda from the vending machine in the lobby because the café was closed.

Fun Fact

The first modern vending machine, invented in 1883, dispensed postcards in London.

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