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voucher

VOWT-shuh

Voucher (noun) means a piece of paper or code that can be exchanged for goods, services, or a discount. Example: “She used a gift voucher to pay for the meal.”

noun
1
A piece of paper or code that can be exchanged for goods, services, or a discount.
"She used a gift voucher to pay for the meal."
"The company issued travel vouchers to compensate the delayed passengers."
2
A document that serves as evidence of a transaction or expense.
"Keep the voucher as proof of payment for your expense claim."

How to use voucher

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA ticket-like document you can redeem for money, goods, or as proof of a payment.

UK vs US

In the US, "voucher" is common for school/childcare vouchers and proof-of-expense slips; in the UK it's also widely used for retail gift and discount vouchers.

Common pairings
gift voucher discount voucher redeem a voucher

Word forms

vouchered past tense, vouchers plural, vouchers singular

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Etymology

From vouch plus the agent suffix -er.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “voucher” mean?

The word “voucher” means a piece of paper or code that can be exchanged for goods, services, or a discount. In plain terms, a ticket-like document you can redeem for money, goods, or as proof of a payment.

How do you pronounce “voucher”?

“Voucher” is pronounced VOWT-shuh (/ˈvaʊt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “voucher” in a sentence?

Here is “voucher” used in a sentence: “She used a gift voucher to pay for the meal.”

What part of speech is “voucher”?

“Voucher” is a noun.

Is “voucher” a common word?

“Voucher” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “voucher” have?

“Voucher” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a piece of paper or code that can be exchanged for goods, services, or a discount.

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