Vending: meaning, definitions and examples

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vending

 

[ หˆvษ›ndษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

machine

A vending machine is a machine from which you can buy things such as cigarettes, drinks, or sweets by putting coins into it.

Synonyms

automated vendor, dispensing machine

Examples of usage

  • I bought a soda from the vending machine in the lobby.
  • The vending machine at the train station sells snacks and beverages.
Context #2 | Noun

business

Vending is the business of selling goods through vending machines.

Synonyms

vending business, vending industry

Examples of usage

  • She started a vending business selling healthy snacks at schools.
  • Vending has become a popular way to distribute products in high-traffic areas.

Translations

Translations of the word "vending" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น venda automรกtica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเค•เฅเคฐเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verkauf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjualan otomatis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพั€ะณั–ะฒะปั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sprzedaลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฒฉๅฃฒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vente

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ venta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท satฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒ๋งค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prodej

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predaj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”€ๅ”ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prodaja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sala

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒงแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ satฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ venta

Word origin

The word 'vending' originated from the Latin word 'vendere', which means 'to sell'. The concept of vending machines dates back to the first century AD in ancient Greece, where vending machines were used to dispense holy water. Over time, vending machines have evolved to sell a wide variety of products in various locations, making vending a convenient and popular method of distribution.

See also: vend, vendible, vendor.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,023, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.