A couponer is someone who regularly uses coupons to save money when shopping. Coupons are pieces of paper or digital codes that let you buy something for less than its regular price. A couponer might clip coupons from newspapers, download them from apps, or print them from websites, then organize them carefully before heading to the store.

Some couponers take this practice very seriously, spending hours each week planning shopping trips to maximize their savings. They might combine store sales with manufacturer coupons to get items for just pennies, or even free. These dedicated couponers often stockpile items when they find great deals, building up supplies of soap, cereal, or other products they know their families will use.

The word became more common after TV shows featured extreme couponers who saved hundreds of dollars on single shopping trips. While most couponers aren't quite that intense, they do share a satisfaction in paying less than full price through careful planning and organization. Being a successful couponer requires patience, math skills, and attention to detail, since you need to read the fine print on coupons, calculate savings, and keep track of expiration dates.