noun
Uncommon
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- vouchers
- Third person singular
- vouchers
- Past tense
- vouchered
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She used a gift _____ to pay for the meal.
Etymology
From vouch plus the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for voucher
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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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