coin-operated

Thân thiện

A child uses a coin-operated vending machine to buy a snack.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Describing a machine or device that requires the insertion of one or more coins to function. The device is designed to be activated or provide a service only after payment is made in the form of coins.

Usage

• This adjective is used directly before a noun to describe the type of machine.
• It is a compound adjective, typically hyphenated.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • We found a coin-operated telescope at the top of the hill.
  • The laundry room has several coin-operated washing machines.
  • That coin-operated vending machine sells snacks and drinks.

Advanced Usage

• The term can describe a wide range of public or commercial devices, from entertainment to utilities.
• It implies a specific, pre-determined cost per use, paid with physical coins.

Variants and Related Words

• Coin-op (adj, informal): A shortened, informal version of "coin-operated."
  • Let's go to the coin-op arcade.
• Pay-to-use (adj): A more general term for devices requiring payment, which may not specify the form of payment (e.g., coins, tokens, cards).

Synonyms

• Token-operated (adj): Functioning upon insertion of a token instead of a coin.
• Metered (adj): Often used for utilities like electricity or water, but can imply a pay-per-use system, though not exclusively with coins.

Antonyms

• Free-to-use (adj): Available for use without any payment.
• Manually operated (adj): Controlled by a person, not by an automated payment mechanism.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of devices that do not operate without the prior insertion of one or more coins
   • a coin-operated telephone