Phrase guide

zero coupon

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A non-existent coupon.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: attributive, usually

Topics: business, finance

Examples

  • They decided to issue a note with a zero coupon.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A financial security that does not pay interest periodically.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, finance

Examples

  • Their trademarked financial structure involved issuing several kinds of zero coupons.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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