Word
vend
UK/vˈɛnd/
Definition
v. to sell something, often from a machine or a small stand.
v. 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.”
Examples
simple
“The machine vends cold drinks and snacks.”
contextual
“The new subway station features machines that vend tickets and travel cards to commuters.”
complex
“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
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
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