COUPON


Meaning of COUPON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkü-ˌpän, ˈkyü- ]

noun

Etymology: French, from Old French, piece, from couper to cut — more at cope

Date: 1822

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 form surrendered in order to obtain an article, service, or accommodation: 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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