vending machine

UK: /ˈvɛndɪŋməʃiːn/ US: /ˈvɛndɪŋ məˌʃin/

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vend•ing ma•chine /ˈvɛndɪŋ məˌʃin/  n. [countable]

1. a coin-operated machine for selling small articles, as candy bars or soft drinks.

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vend′ing machine′, 

1. a coin-operated machine for selling small articles, beverages, etc.

• 1905–10

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vending machine noun

1. a machine that automatically dispenses consumer goods such as cigarettes, food, or petrol, when money is inserted