From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishfood stampˈfood stamp (also food coupon) noun [countable] PEWan official piece of paper that the US government gives to poor people so they can buy foodFrom Longman Business Dictionaryfood stampˈfood stamp American English an official piece of paper that the US government gives to poor people so that they can buy food at a low priceOnly households with a net income at or below the poverty line may qualify for food stamps. → stamp
