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food stamp

The correct spelling is food stamp.

How to pronounce food stamp

noun

Say it like: Foo-d s-tam-p

The correct spelling is food stamp. A stamp or similar paper document (e.g. coupon) issued to be exchanged in shops or storage facilities for food, or (by extension) for other essential provisions, notably in a ra… For example: "The authorities claim they turned from unemployment checks to food stamps to avoid alcoholists wasting their families' allowances in pubs"

Usage Examples

The authorities claim they turned from unemployment checks to food stamps to avoid alcoholists wasting their families' allowances in pubs

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A stamp or similar paper document (e.g. coupon) issued to be exchanged in shops or storage facilities for food, or (by extension) for other essential provisions, notably in a rationing system or as a non-financial form of welfare benefit.

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