coupon
coupon Lexical Profile
coupon Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A voucher or document that entitles the holder to a discount off a particular product or service.
"She scanned a digital coupon at the register to save twenty percent on her groceries."
A printed form, often part of an advertisement or package, to be filled in and sent as an application, order, or competition entry.
"Please fill out the coupon on the back of the cereal box and mail it in to receive a free toy."
A detachable part of a ticket, certificate, or financial bond that is surrendered in order to receive a service, dividend, or interest payment.
"Investors traditionally clipped the coupon from their physical bonds to claim their semi-annual interest."
• Rhymes for coupon
Word Origin & Etymology
Early 19th century: from French 'coupon' (a piece cut off), derived from the verb 'couper' meaning 'to cut'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.