Coupon
(noun)
- A document or a code that can be exchanged for a financial discount or rebate when purchasing a product or service.
- A certificate that can be exchanged for a specific item or service.
Origin:
The word coupon comes from the french word "couper" which means "to cut" and it first appeared in the english language in the 19th century.
Examples:
- I used a coupon to get a discount on my purchase.
- The store had a sale and offered an extra 20% off with a coupon.
- I got a coupon in the mail for a free oil change at the auto shop.
- The restaurant was offering a buy-one-get-one-free coupon in the newspaper.
- I"m going to use my coupon for a free spa day at the hotel"s spa.