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coupons

/ˈkuːpɒnz/ /ˈkjuːpɒnz/

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noun

A section of a ticket, showing the holder to be entitled to some specified accommodation or service, as to a passage over a designated line of travel, a particular seat in a theater, a discount, etc.

Examples :

"I used coupons from the newspaper to get a discount on my groceries this week. "

business economy service value finance commerce

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noun

A voucher issued by a manufacturer or retailer which offers a discount on a particular product.

Examples :

"My mom used coupons to save money on groceries. "

business economy commerce finance

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noun

A certificate of interest due, printed at the bottom of transferable bonds (state, railroad, etc.), given for a term of years, designed to be cut off and presented for payment when the interest is due; an interest warrant.

Examples :

"The bondholder clipped the coupons from their railroad bond and submitted them to the bank to receive the semi-annual interest payment. "

finance business

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noun

Any interest payment made or due on a bond, debenture or similar (no longer by a physical coupon).

Examples :

"The company paid out its quarterly coupons to bondholders, despite a slight dip in profits. "

business finance economy

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The letter sent to parliamentary candidates at the 1918 general election, endorsing them as official representatives of the coalition government.

Examples :

"In the 1918 election, receiving the "coupons" essentially guaranteed victory for candidates supporting the coalition government. "

politics government history

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noun

A person's face.

Examples :

"Her coupons lit up with a smile when she saw the puppy. "

appearance body human person