coupon

Everyday

1. A piece of paper or a code that lets you get money off or something free when you buy. tree →
2. A form cut from a newspaper or magazine to order or enter something. tree →

In the lessons

In maths: coupons give discounts, such as «20% off» or «buy one get one free»; you work out the new price. In everyday life: shopping with coupons. In safety: fake coupons online can be scams.

Examples

• Use this coupon to get 10% off. tree →
• Mum cut coupons from the newspaper. tree →
• The coupon gives a free drink with every burger. tree →
• The coupon code didn't work. tree →
• With the coupon, the 20-dollar toy cost 15 dollars. tree →
• Be careful of coupons that ask for your password. tree →

Note

Pronounced KOO-pon (US also KYOO-pon). In maths: a percentage coupon means take that percent of the price away; a fixed coupon («5 dollars off») means subtract.