coin-operated

coin-operated
/koyn"op'euh ray'tid/, adj. Informal.
1. Also, coin-op /koyn"op'/. activated by inserting a coin or coins into a slot: a coin-operated washing machine.
n.
2. a coin-operated machine.
3. a place with such machines, esp. a self-service laundry.
[1955-60]

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