noun
Uncommon
coupon
KOO-pon
Coupon (noun) means a printed or digital voucher that gives the holder a discount on a purchase. Example: “She clipped a coupon for 20% off her grocery bill.”
noun
1
A printed or digital voucher that gives the holder a discount on a purchase.
"She clipped a coupon for 20% off her grocery bill."
"You can enter the coupon code at checkout for free shipping."
2
The regular interest payment owed on a bond, originally represented by a physical slip attached to the bond certificate.
"The bond pays a 5% coupon every year until maturity."
"Investors receive the coupon payment twice a year."
How to use coupon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA voucher for a discount, or (in finance) the interest paid periodically on a bond.
Common pairings
discount coupon
coupon code
clip a coupon
bond coupon
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Word forms
- Plural
- coupons
- Third person singular
- coupons
- Past tense
- couponed
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Etymology
From French coupon, from couper meaning "to cut" — coupons were originally literal slips cut off a larger sheet or certificate.
Synonyms
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voucher
offer code
Related words
Rhymes for coupon
See all rhymes for coupon →Frequently asked questions
What does “coupon” mean?
The word “coupon” means a printed or digital voucher that gives the holder a discount on a purchase. In plain terms, a voucher for a discount, or (in finance) the interest paid periodically on a bond.
How do you pronounce “coupon”?
“Coupon” is pronounced KOO-pon (/ˈkuːˌpɑn/ in IPA).
How do you use “coupon” in a sentence?
Here is “coupon” used in a sentence: “She clipped a coupon for 20% off her grocery bill.”
What part of speech is “coupon”?
“Coupon” is a noun.
Where does the word “coupon” come from?
The word “coupon” comes from French. From French coupon, from couper meaning "to cut" — coupons were originally literal slips cut off a larger sheet or certificate.
Is “coupon” a common word?
“Coupon” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “coupon” have?
“Coupon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a printed or digital voucher that gives the holder a discount on a purchase.
What is the difference between a coupon and a discount code?
A coupon is often the general term for any voucher, printed or digital, that reduces the price of a purchase, while a discount code (or promo code) is typically the specific string of letters and numbers entered at online checkout. In everyday use the two overlap heavily, but "coupon" is more likely to refer to a physical clipping or printable, and "code" to an online-only entry.
What does coupon mean in finance?
In finance, a coupon is the regular interest payment a bond issuer owes to the bondholder, expressed as a percentage of the bond's face value. The term dates back to when bonds had physical certificates with detachable slips, or coupons, that the holder tore off and redeemed for each interest payment.
What is a coupon rate?
The coupon rate is the fixed percentage of a bond's face value that determines the size of its regular interest payments. For example, a bond with a face value of $1,000 and a 5% coupon rate pays $50 per year in interest, regardless of the bond's current market price.
Can coupon be used as a verb?
No, coupon is a noun in standard English and is not used as a verb. To describe using coupons habitually, English speakers say someone "couponing" or "is a couponer," which functions more like a gerund or informal label than a true verb form.
