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coupon

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkjuˌpɔn// UK //kˈuːpɒn// coupon Archaic

n. a small piece of paper or a digital code that gives you a discount on something you buy. You use it at a store or online to pay a lower price.

n. a voucher or certificate that entitles the holder to a discount or a specific gift when purchasing a product. Historically, it referred to a detachable part of a bond used to claim interest payments.


SIMPLE

I have a coupon for a free coffee.

CONTEXTUAL

The supermarket sent out a book of coupons to encourage local residents to try their new organic produce section.

COMPLEX

While digital marketing has largely replaced physical mailers, many retailers still find that a physical coupon can significantly increase foot traffic during seasonal sales events.

Synonyms
Origin

From French coupon, from couper (“to cut”).

Usage

Commonly used with the prepositions 'for' (a coupon for milk) or 'off' (a coupon for $5 off).

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