NYT Dictionary

COUPON

/ˈkuːˌpɑn/
NounVerbCOU-poncou-pon · 2 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A section of a ticket, showing the holder to be entitled to some specified accommodation or service, as to a passage over a designated line of travel, a particular seat in a theater, a discount, etc.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French coupon, from couper (“to cut”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

vouchercheckcounterscripslugtagtickettoken

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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