bon
word
Definition
A 'bon' is a coupon, voucher, or token that can be used to pay for part of a purchase or get a discount, or sometimes a bonus reward. The word is mostly used in some countries and is not common in everyday English.
Usage & Nuances
'Bon' is a borrowed or specialized word (from French and other languages), rarely found in standard English. It appears mostly in international English, finance, or as a brand/product name (e.g., food, events). In everyday English, use 'voucher', 'coupon', or 'token' instead.
Example Sentences
She received a bon after buying two tickets for the concert.
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This store accepts the bon for all products.
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Please show your bon at the entrance to get a discount.
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You can use that bon at our partner restaurants.
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After the event, they handed out a special bon as a thank-you gift.
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I forgot to bring my bon, so I couldn't get the discount at checkout.
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