proof of purchase
noun phrase
: evidence showing that something was bought
Keep the receipt as proof of purchase.
Examples of proof of purchase in a Sentence
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Ticket holders with proof of purchase of an item from the apparel line will receive priority.
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Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
With proof of purchase, customers can request a refund on USPS fees and postage.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
You’ll be given a QR code to use as your proof of purchase when exiting the store.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
The measures would restrict when those platforms can resell tickets, strengthen the disclosure of ticket information and require venues to accept proof of purchase as tickets.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
You'll be prompted to enter info such as your name, address and proof of purchase of the Apple device that qualifies you for the settlement.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 12 May 2025
Under the terms of the settlement, buyers with a qualifying proof of purchase may file up to three claims while those without it are limited to one claim per household.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
The claim needs to be submitted within 30 days, alongside proof of purchase the basic details about the phone, such as the IME1 number.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The facility did not know where the meat came from and did not have receipts or invoices showing proof of purchase.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Proof of purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proof%20of%20purchase. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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