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coupon
coupon

Definition

A voucher giving a discount or other entitlement.

From French coupon.

Merriam-Webster records 1822 for this headword. The date refers to the dictionary’s recorded sense, which may differ from the meaning illustrated here. See the dictionary entry.

Example of use

She used a coupon at the checkout.

Historical attestation

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coupon

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