vending

Everyday

1. Vending means selling, especially selling things from a machine. tree →
2. It is mostly used in «vending machine», a machine that gives you a snack, drink or ticket when you put money in. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, vending machines at stations, schools and leisure centres sell drinks and snacks. In maths lessons, vending machines are used for money problems: paying, coins and change. Phrases: «vending machine», «street vending».

Examples

• I bought a bottle of water from the vending machine. tree →
• The vending machine only takes coins. tree →
• A drink costs $1.50; I put in $2 and got 50 cents change. tree →
• The vending machine got stuck and kept my money. tree →
• There is a vending machine at the swimming pool. tree →
• Never rock a vending machine; it can fall on you. tree →

Note

Uncountable noun; the verb «vend» is rare in everyday speech. Safety: never shake or tip a vending machine. In maths: change = money paid − price.