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August 03, 2016 Word of the Day

coupon /ˈkuːˌpɑːn/ noun
coupon
/ˈkuːˌpɑːn/
noun

plural coupons

A mobile coupon
A mobile coupon
Definition of COUPON

[count]

1 : a usually small piece of printed paper that lets you get a service or product for free or at a lower price

  • Bring in this coupon for a free oil change.

  • I'm always clipping coupons from the newspaper to use at the grocery store.

  • The coupon is good for one free ice-cream cone.

2 chiefly British : a section of an advertisement that you can cut out and mail to a company in order to request information or to order a product or service

  • Send in this coupon for more information.

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