vending
word · lemma: vend
/ˈvɛndɪŋ/
/vˈɛndɪŋ/
Definition
The process or activity of selling things, usually by machine or automatically. Often used in phrases like 'vending machine'.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly seen in the context of 'vending machine', rarely used alone in conversation. More formal or technical; almost never means 'selling' in a general human context. Good to recognize in business or retail discussions.
Spanish: venta (automática) - distribuciónPortuguese (BR): venda (automática) - distribuiçãoPortuguese (PT): venda (automática) - distribuiçãoChinese (Simplified): 售卖（自动）- 分销Chinese (Traditional): 販賣（自動）- 分銷Hindi: विक्रय (स्वचालित) - वितरणArabic: بيع (تلقائي) - توزيعBengali: বিক্রয় (স্বয়ংক্রিয়) - বিতরণRussian: продажа (автоматическая) - распространениеJapanese: 販売（自動）- 配布Vietnamese: bán hàng (tự động) - phân phốiKorean: 판매 (자동) - 유통Turkish: satış (otomatik) - dağıtımUrdu: فروخت (خودکار) - تقسیمIndonesian: penjualan (otomatis) - distribusi
Example Sentences
Vending machines sell snacks and drinks in many schools.
basic
The vending area is next to the cafeteria.
basic
He works in the company's vending business.
basic
After midnight, the only food you can get is from the vending machines.
natural
They invested in a new vending system for the office.
natural
There's been a boom in contactless vending since the pandemic started.
natural