snack dispensers

Automated food vendors

Snack dispensers are machines that store and release snacks, typically when coins or bills are inserted.

Vending machines in offices, schools, and public spaces are the most common type.

The term also covers home devices that portion out treats: The automatic snack dispenser keeps the kids from eating all the cookies at once.

Related

coin operated · motors · breakroom · sensors · trail mix · touchscreens · push button · offices · dried fruit · quick bite · grab and go · granola bars · out of order · coil · crackers · restocking · gyms · cookies

Opposites
food service formality and preparation

snack dispensersbanquet halls

Venues for large formal meals

chef's table · catering services · tasting menus · restaurants · cafeterias

portion size and meal completeness

snack dispensersfamily-style dining

Shared platters, self-served

banquets · Thanksgiving dinner · meal service · dinner service · buffets

human interaction in food acquisition

snack dispenserstable service

Meals brought to you

waiters · maître d · butlers · waitstaff · bartenders

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G