coupon

noun

cou·​pon ˈkü-ˌpän How to pronounce coupon (audio) ˈkyü- How to pronounce coupon (audio)
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1
: a statement of due interest to be cut from a bearer bond when payable and presented for payment
also : the interest rate of a coupon
2
: a small piece of paper that allows one to get a service or product for free or at a lower price: such as
a
: one of a series of attached tickets or certificates often to be detached and presented as needed
b
: a ticket or form authorizing purchases of rationed commodities
c
: a certificate or similar evidence of a purchase redeemable in premiums
d
: a part of a printed advertisement to be cut off to use as an order blank or inquiry form or to obtain a discount on merchandise or services

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Examples of coupon in a Sentence

Bring in this coupon for a free oil change. I'm always clipping coupons from the newspaper to use at the grocery store. The coupon is good for one free ice-cream cone. Send in this coupon for more information.
Recent Examples on the Web The chain, with more than 50 locations, also has a new Munchies Bundle, which includes four menu items (1 Pie, 1 Knot, 1 Drink, 1 Dessert) for $20, no coupon needed. —Mike Snider, The Courier-Journal, 19 Apr. 2024 Using an on-site coupon, this cute watering can is 50% off right now, bringing its price down to just $8. —Laura Lu, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coupon 

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Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French, piece, from couper to cut — more at cope entry 1

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of coupon was in 1822

Phrases Containing coupon

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coupon

noun
cou·​pon ˈk(y)ü-ˌpän How to pronounce coupon (audio)
1
: a statement of due interest to be cut from a bond and presented for payment on a stated date
2
a
: one of a series of tickets to be detached and presented as needed
b
: a ticket or form allowing the bearer to purchase rationed articles
c
: a certificate or other evidence of a purchase that may be exchanged for premiums
d
: a part of an advertisement to be cut off to use as an order blank or inquiry form or to obtain a discount on the price of something
Etymology

from French coupon "a part of a bill to be cut off and turned in with payment," from early French coupon "a piece (cut off)," from couper "to cut" — related to cope entry 2, coup

Legal Definition

coupon

noun
cou·​pon ˈkü-ˌpän, ˈkyü- How to pronounce coupon (audio)
: a statement of due interest to be cut from a debt instrument and especially a bearer bond when payable and presented for payment
also : the interest rate of a coupon
Etymology

French, from Old French, piece, from couper to cut

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