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voucher

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈvaʊtʃɝ// UK //vˈaʊtʃɐ// vouch·er Archaic

n. a piece of paper or a digital code that you can use to pay for something or get a discount.

n. a document or token that can be exchanged for goods or services as a substitute for cash. Often used in commercial contexts to represent a credit or a pre-paid transaction.


SIMPLE

I have a voucher for a free coffee at the new cafe.

CONTEXTUAL

The airline provided a travel voucher to compensate the passengers for the long flight delay.

COMPLEX

Gift vouchers have become a popular corporate incentive because they allow employees the flexibility to choose their own rewards while maintaining a fixed budget for the company.

Synonyms
Origin

From vouch + -er. The verb is from the noun.

Usage

Commonly used with the prepositions 'for' (a voucher for a meal) or 'against' (redeemable against your next purchase).

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