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Coupon

Cou′pon

(k??′p?n; F. k??ˊp?n′)
,
Noun.
[F., fr.
couper
to cut, cut off. See
Coppice
.]
1.
(Com.)
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.
2.
A section of a ticket, showing the holder to be entitled to some specified accomodation or service, as to a passage over a designated line of travel, a particular seat in a theater, or the like.

Definition 2024


Coupon

Coupon

See also: coupon

German

Alternative forms

Noun

Coupon m (genitive Coupons, plural Coupons)

  1. coupon

Declension

coupon

coupon

See also: Coupon

English

Noun

coupon (plural coupons)

  1. (obsolete) 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.
  2. (finance) Any interest payment made or due on a bond, debenture or similar (no longer by a physical coupon).
  3. 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.
  4. (Scotland) The face.
  5. A voucher issued by a manufacturer or retailer which offers a discount on a particular product.

Synonyms

  • (section of a ticket giving the holder some entitlement): voucher

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ku.pɔ̃/

Noun

coupon m (plural coupons)

  1. coupon (certificate of interest due)
  2. An oddment or offcut, a short rest of fabric remaining from a bolt (roll) or large piece.[1]

References

  1. Larousse