food-stamp

noun

any of the coupons sold or given under a federal program to eligible needy persons and redeemable for food at designated grocery stores or markets.

Also called food coupon.

Origin:
1935–40

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food stamp
noun
a government-issued stamp that can be used in exchange for food

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