Synonyms for

Vending

Verb / ˈvendɪŋ / Another word for vending — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Vending is the act of selling goods through a machine that dispenses them when money or a token is inserted.

Synonyms & similar words

peddling hawking monger pitch vendition vend peddle hawk huckster dispensing selling marketing retailing merchandising peddling trading supplying distributing dealing exchanging providing hawking ATM

Synonyms by register

Formal

dispensing retailing selling

Informal

selling hawking

Antonyms

buying purchasing acquiring obtaining receiving taking

Common collocations

  • vending machine
  • vending services
  • vending operation
  • vending kiosk
  • vending products
  • vending machine operator
  • vending business

Word family

noun vending
verb vend
adjective vended

Usage note

Vending typically refers to the act of selling goods, especially through a machine. The verb 'vend' can also be used more generally for selling.

Example sentences

  1. I bought a candy bar from the vending machine.
  2. The vending machine was out of order.
  3. The company made a lot of money from vending machines.
  4. He started a vending machine business.
  5. The school installed new vending machines with healthier snack options.

Quotes

  • I'm starting a vending machine business. Anyone want to invest?
  • I always forget to bring cash for the vending machine.
  • The vending machine in the hospital waiting room was a lifesaver.

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