vending machine

noun
UK: /ˈvendɪŋ məˌʃiːn/
US: /ˈvendɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

  1. A machine that you can put money into and get snacks or drinks.

    1. I got a soda from the vending machine.
    2. The office installed a new vending machine with healthier snack options for employees.

  2. An automated device providing items such as beverages, snacks, or tickets after payment is inserted.

    1. He bought a candy bar from the vending machine after his meeting.
    2. The train station had a vending machine where you could purchase travel passes quickly and easily.

Synonyms

slot machine

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vending machine" in English means: A machine that you can put money into and get snacks or drinks., An automated device providing items such as beverages, snacks, or tickets after payment is inserted..

The phonetic transcription of "vending machine" is /ˈvendɪŋ məˌʃiːn/ in British English and /ˈvendɪŋ məˌʃiːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vending machine": slot machine.

Example usage of "vending machine": "I got a soda from the vending machine.". More examples on the page.