vending
ˈvɛndɪŋ
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Definition of vending - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
technologydispensing items automatically
  • The vending kiosk provided drinks and snacks.
automatic self-service
2.
commercerelated to selling items through machines
  • The vending machine was out of snacks.
automatic machine-operated
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Expressions with vending

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device that dispenses tickets for travel or events
She bought her train ticket from the ticket vending machine at the station..
machine that gives items when you pay money
The vending machine gave me a snack after I paid.
machine accepting used containers for recycling rewards
She used the reverse vending machine to recycle her bottles.
selling goods through machines without human help
Automatic vending is popular in train stations.

Origin of vending

Latin, vendere (to sell)

Terms with vending included in their meaning

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machine
vending machine that dispenses coffee
vending
unattended stand for ticket dispensing
street vending
sell goods or perform in public areas
commerce
vending machine for selling cigarettes
vending
coin-operated device dispensing gumballs
food
vending machine that dispenses fresh fruit
food
vending machine for food and drinks
restaurant type
self-service restaurant where food is obtained from vending machines

Examples of vending in a sentence

  • A vending unit was installed in the office.
  • The vending area was crowded with students during lunch.
  • He restocked the vending machines every morning.

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  1. French:de distribution, de vente, ...
  2. German:automatisch, ...
  3. Italian:di distribuzione automatica, di vendita automatica, ...
  4. Spanish:expendedora, de venta automática, ...
  5. Portuguese:distribuidor automático, ...
  6. Chinese:自动售货的, 自动售货, ...
  7. Japanese:自動販売機の, 販売機の, ...
  8. Arabic:آلي, بيع آلي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אוֹטוֹמָטִי, אוֹטוֹמָטִי לְמְכִירָה, ...
  10. Russian:автоматический, автомат по продаже, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розподільний, торговий, ...
  12. Hindi:विक्रय, ...
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Definition of vend - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
commerceRaresell goods or servicesRare
  • He vends fresh produce at the local market..
market retail sell
2.
traveling salesDatedsell or offer for sale from place to placeDated
  • They vend their products at fairs and festivals.
hawk peddle
3.
machine salesRareUSoffer for sale by vending machineRareUS
  • The machine vends snacks and drinks..
dispense sell
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Origin of vend

Latin, vendere (to sell)

Examples of vend in a sentence

  • They vend snacks at the stadium.
  • Street vendors vend snacks to tourists.
  • They vend handmade crafts in the market.
  • This machine vends hot beverages.
  • They installed a new machine that vends fresh sandwiches.

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  1. French:vendre, proposer à la vente, ...
  2. German:verkaufen, anbieten, ...
  3. Italian:vendere, offrire in vendita, ...
  4. Spanish:vender, comerciar, ...
  5. Portuguese:vender, ...
  6. Chinese:出售, 兜售, ...
  7. Japanese:販売する, 売り歩く, ...
  8. Arabic:بَاعَ, سَوَّقَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִמְכּוֹר, לְהַצִּיעַ לִמְכִירָה, ...
  10. Russian:продавать, продать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:продавати, торгувати, ...
  12. Hindi:बेचना, प्रस्तुत करना, ...

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