coupon

/ˈkuːˌpɒn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: coupons · couponing · couponed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

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

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To use coupons to a such extent that makes the user actively looking for coupons in magazines, online and whatever they can be found.

Verb

Examples

Jenna coupons and she goes through three magazines a day to find the coupons.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “coupon” mean?

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.

Is “coupon” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.