candy machine

Coin-operated treat source

A candy machine is a vending machine that dispenses candy, typically in exchange for coins.

The term sometimes extends to any small vending machine selling snacks or gumballs: The kids begged for quarters for the candy machine.

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quarters · spare change · push button · sweet tooth · sugar rush · sticky fingers · lever · convenience store · corner store · arcade

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Opposites
product type dispensed

candy machineice cream machine

Device producing frozen desserts

ice machine · freezer unit · cigarette machine · ticket machine · stamp machine

automation vs. human service

candy machinecandy store

Retailer of confections

sweet shop · candy man · candy vendor · chocolatier

Family

candy, machine, candies, candied, machines, machined, machining, machinery, machinist

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Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G