voucher

1 of 3

noun (1)

vouch·​er ˈvau̇-chər 

1

a

: a form or check indicating a credit against future purchases or expenditures

b

: a piece of supporting evidence : proof

c

: a documentary record of a business transaction

d

: a written affidavit or authorization : certificate

2

: a coupon issued by government to a parent or guardian to be used to fund a child's education in either a public or private school

3

: an act of vouching

voucher

2 of 3

verb

vouchered; vouchering; vouchers

transitive verb

1

: to establish the authenticity of

2

: to prepare a voucher for

voucher

3 of 3

noun (2)

archaic

: one that guarantees : surety

Synonyms

Noun (1)

• attestation
• confirmation
• corroboration
• documentation
• evidence
• proof
• substantiation
• testament
• testimonial
• testimony
• validation
• witness

Examples of voucher in a Sentence

Noun (1)

a rock band's overpriced T-shirt has become the universally recognized voucher for one's attendance at a sold-out concert

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

While neither Uber nor Lyft are directly offering free rides on New Year's Eve, a variety of groups peppered throughout the country are attempting to prevent drunken driving by offering vouchers that can be used with the ride-share companies on New Year's Eve. —George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024

The Firework Set features unlimited putting time on the courses, limitless New Year’s Eve drinks from 9 p.m. to midnight, 80 game credits for Swingers Carnival, light bites plus a food voucher for Emmy Squared to order from the menu, and reserved seating for the night, $200 per person. —Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Dec. 2024

Verb

Is there a limit to how many vouchers the state will distribute? —Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 29 Jan. 2024

Established in 2012, this program awards vouchers to companies that successfully develop medicines for rare pediatric diseases. —Joe and Courtney Dion, STAT, 10 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Anglo-French, summons to guarantee a title, from voucher, verb

Noun (2)

vouch entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1523, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Verb

1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1612, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

voucher

noun

vouch·​er

ˈvau̇-chər

1

: one who vouches for another

2

: a paper that records a business dealing (as payment of a bill or credit for a future purchase)

Legal Definition

voucher

noun

vouch·​er ˈvau̇-chər 

1

: a documentary record of a business transaction

2

: a written affidavit or authorization

3

: a form or check indicating a credit against future purchases or expenditures

Etymology

Noun

Anglo-French, summoning of a person to guarantee title, from voucher to summon