cashpoint
Translation
ATM, cash machine
Examples
I need to get some money from a cashpoint.
I need to get some money from an ATM.
Is there a cashpoint near here?
Is there an ATM near here?
Grammar Patterns
((an/the)) ATM a machine that gives you money from your bank account I'll stop at the ATM on my way home.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ATM (Automated Teller Machine), cash machine
Etymology
A compound word from 'cash' + 'point'. It literally means a point where you can get cash. More common in British English.
Memory Tips
While you might hear it, 'ATM' is the standard term in American English. 'Cashpoint' is a British term.