noun · neutral
voucher
UK/ˈvaʊtʃə(r)/US/ˈvaʊtʃər/VOU·cher
a paper or electronic document that can be used instead of money to buy goods or services, or as proof for a refund/compensation
Examples
“She received a voucher for a free meal after the complaint.”
“I bought a gift voucher for my friend.”
“Use this voucher to get 10% off your next purchase.”
Band 8 sentence
“After the flight cancellation, the airline issued each passenger a voucher that covered hotel accommodation and meals.”
Collocations
- gift voucher
- meal voucher
Word family
Common mistakes
I have a voucher for the shop, so I can get money.→I have a voucher for the shop, so I can redeem it for goods / use it to buy something.
Can I get cash from this voucher?→Can I redeem this voucher?
Say it for a higher band
5coupon→6gift card→7+voucher
Synonyms
coupon
Easily confused
coupon
“She used a coupon to get a 20% discount at the bakery.”
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