# vend

/vˈɛnd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/vend
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Definition

to sell something, often from a machine or a small stand.

For teachers: to offer goods for sale, typically through an automated machine or a street stall.

## Examples

- The machine vends cold drinks and snacks.
- The new subway station features machines that vend tickets and travel cards to commuters.
- While traditional retail models rely on human interaction, the company aims to vend its entire product line through high-tech, unmanned kiosks in urban centres.

## Usage notes

- The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.

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