automatic dispenser

Touchless product releaser

An automatic dispenser is a machine that releases products or materials without human operation—typically activated by sensors, buttons, or coins.

Vending machines dispense snacks and drinks.

Soap dispensers in restrooms detect hands beneath them.

The automatic dispenser dropped my candy bar but kept my dollar.

Related

slot · push button · button · snack · beverage · ticket · ticket machine · soap · paper towel · sensor · touchless · contactless payment · mechanism · refill · compartment · cartridge · hopper · chute

Opposites
automation vs. manual operation

automatic dispenserpersonal service

Assistance delivered to someone directly

cashier · attendant · clerk · salesperson · butler service

distribution method

automatic dispensermade-to-order

Created to individual specifications

table service · butler service

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G