Meaning of the word "vending machine" in English

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vending machine

US /ˈven.dɪŋ ˌmæʃ.iːn/
UK /ˈven.dɪŋ ˌmæʃ.iːn/
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Noun

1.

a machine from which you can buy small items such as drinks, snacks, or cigarettes by putting coins or a credit card into it

Example:
I bought a soda from the vending machine.
The office has a vending machine with coffee and snacks.
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