wishingmachine
nounUK /ˈwɪʃɪŋ məˌʃiːn/
US /ˈwɪʃɪŋ məˌʃin/
A wishing machine is a pretend machine that makes your wishes come true.
Mia drew a wishing machine and made a wish for a puppy.
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2. A toy or game device that gives a playful 'wish' or prize when you press a button.
The wishing machine at the fair gave Leo a sticker and a funny fortune.
3. A storybook invention that grants wishes in fairy tales and cartoons.
In the cartoon, the wishing machine turned a rock into a cake.
4. A playful name for a coin fountain or well where people make wishes.
They tossed pennies into the wishing machine and hoped for snow.