coin machine

Thân thiện

A child puts a coin into the coin machine at the grocery store.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A machine that is operated by the insertion of a coin in a slot: A device designed to perform a specific function or dispense an item when a coin is inserted into its designated slot.

Usage

• The term "coin machine" is a general, descriptive noun phrase. It is used to refer to any machine whose primary method of activation or payment is the insertion of a coin. It is often used in formal or technical contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The laundromat has several coin machines for washing and drying clothes.
  • Please use the coin machine to purchase a ticket for the parking garage.

Advanced Usage

• "Coin-operated machine": This is a more formal and precise synonym for "coin machine," explicitly stating the method of operation.
  • The arcade was filled with vintage coin-operated machines.

Variants and Related Words

• Vending machine (n): A specific type of coin machine that automatically dispenses items like snacks or drinks upon payment.
  • I bought a soda from the vending machine.
• Slot machine (n): A gambling machine operated by inserting coins and pulling a lever or pushing a button.
  • He lost his money playing the slot machines.

Synonyms

• Coin-operated device: A machine or apparatus that functions upon coin insertion.
• Pay machine: A machine that requires payment, often via coins, to operate.

Related Phrases

• To feed coins into a machine: To insert coins into a machine to make it work.
  • He had to feed several coins into the machine to get a stamp.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a machine that is operated by the insertion of a coin in a slot

Từ đồng nghĩa

• slot machine