English Explanatory Dictionary

voucher

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A piece of paper or other token that entitles the holder to a discount, or that can be exchanged for goods and services.
  2. A receipt.
  3. One who or that which vouches.
  4. A copy of a published advertisement sent by the agency to the client as proof of publication.
  5. A mechanical device used in shops for automatically registering the amount of money drawn.
verb
  1. To establish the authenticity of; to vouch for.
  2. To provide a vouch for (an expenditure).
  3. To provide (a beneficiary) with a voucher.

Pronunciation

/ˈvaʊt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-voucher.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-voucher.wav

Word forms

voucher vouchers vouchering vouchered

Etymology

From vouch + -er. The verb is from the noun.

Synonyms

coupon

Related words

vouch

Derived words

e-gift voucher e-voucher force the voucher gift voucher luncheon voucher meal voucher milk voucher school voucher
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