COIN MACHINE

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A machine that is operated by the insertion of a coin in a slot

Synonyms:

coin machine; slot machine

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("coin machine" is a kind of...):

machine (any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks)

Meronyms (parts of "coin machine"):

coin box (the part of a slot machine that serves as a receptacle for the coins)

coin slot (a slot through which coins can be inserted into a slot machine)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "coin machine"):

one-armed bandit; slot (a slot machine that is used for gambling)

vending machine (a slot machine for selling goods)