[ˈkuːpɒn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a voucher entitling the holder to a discount off a particular product

- a form in a newspaper or magazine which may be sent as an application for a purchase or information

- a person's face
(e.g: he had a big beaming smile on his coupon)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century (denoting a detachable portion of a stock certificate): from French, literally ‘piece cut off’, from couper ‘cut’, from Old French colper (see cope)

[ˈkuːpɒn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of a consumer) collect and use coupons or vouchers offering discounts on goods or services
(e.g: she couponed and budgeted to feed her family of six)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century (denoting a detachable portion of a stock certificate): from French, literally ‘piece cut off’, from couper ‘cut’, from Old French colper (see cope)