coin-operated
adjectiveUK /ˈkɔɪnˌɒpəreɪtɪd/
US /ˈkɔɪnˌɑːpəreɪtɪd/
A coin-operated machine only works after you put a coin in it.
The coin-operated ride at the mall started moving after Dad put in a quarter.
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2. Describing a device that starts or unlocks when a coin is inserted.
The coin-operated lockers at the pool need a dollar coin.
3. Relating to machines that charge money for each use.
The coin-operated washing machines in the basement are always busy on Sundays.
4. Informal: requiring payment before it will function.
This old coin-operated telescope on the pier gives you two minutes of viewing.