coupon
UK: ˈkuːpɒn | US: ˈkuːpɑːn
n. a voucher or ticket entitling the holder to a discount, rebate, or other benefit.
n. a detachable portion of a bond or other financial instrument, redeemable for interest or dividend payments.
The word coupon originated in early 19th-century French, where it literally meant "a piece cut off." It referred to detachable certificates or tickets (cut from a larger sheet) used for financial or commercial purposes. The term retained its core idea of "a detached portion" as it entered English, evolving to specifically denote vouchers or interest-bearing certificates.
She clipped a coupon from the newspaper to save money on groceries.
The bond’s coupon rate determines its annual interest payment.
Don’t forget to use your discount coupon before it expires.
The store offers digital coupons for online shoppers.
He collected coupons from magazines to reduce his shopping expenses.