Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coin-operated
Adjective
/ˈkɔɪn ˈɒpəreɪtɪd/
Definition
A system or device that requires coins to activate or operate.
Examples
- The laundromat has coin-operated washing machines.
- We played several games on the coin-operated arcade machine.
- At the amusement park, we found a coin-operated fortune teller.
Meaning
Describing a machine or device that is activated by the insertion of a coin, commonly found in vending machines, arcade games, or laundry machines.
Synonyms
- Token-operated
- Cash-operated
- Pay-per-use
