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Definition of automat

automat

/ˈɔː.tə.mæt/
au · to · mat
Adverb:automatically
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Plural:automats
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Adjective:automatic
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automat Lexical Profile

automat Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A fast-food restaurant or cafeteria where simple meals and beverages are served through rows of coin-operated or token-operated compartments.

Example

"During the mid-twentieth century, busy office workers frequently stopped at an automat to buy hot coffee and a slice of pie from the glass compartments."

2

An automatic apparatus or vending machine that dispenses food, drinks, or other items.

Example

"She inserted a few coins into the automat on the station platform to purchase a warm snack."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from German Automat ('vending machine' or 'automaton'), which ultimately derives from Ancient Greek automatos ('self-acting').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Automat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/automat
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