Meaning & Definition of Voucher in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A document that can be redeemed for a discount or payment.

  Example Sentence: He used a voucher to get 20% off his next purchase.

• Definition: A receipt or check that can be exchanged for cash or products.

  Example Sentence: The hotel gave me a voucher for a free night’s stay.

• Definition: A person who vouches for another; a guarantor.

  Example Sentence: The applicant needed a voucher to confirm her identity.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English 'vouchen', from Old French 'voucher', derived from Latin 'vocare', meaning 'to call'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• gift voucher: A voucher that can be given as a gift for specific services or products.
• meal voucher: A voucher that is redeemable for meals at certain restaurants.
• travel voucher: A document that can be used towards the payment of travel-related services.

Translations

• Spanish: vale

• French: bon

• German: Gutschein

• Russian: ваучер

Related Words

• coupon: A printed or digital document entitling the holder to a discount.

• receipt: A written acknowledgment of payment or purchase.

Slang Meanings of voucher

• Meaning: A term used in some contexts to describe someone who is providing verification or endorsement.

  Example Sentence: You need a solid voucher before you can enter that club.

• Meaning: To voucher someone can mean to vouch for their credibility.

  Example Sentence: I voucher for her, she is definitely trustworthy.