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