dispenser

[dɪˈspɛnsər]

dispenser Definition

• 1. a machine or container that releases a specific amount of something
• 2. a person or thing that dispenses something, especially drinks or food

Using dispenser: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dispenser" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The soap dispenser in the bathroom is empty.

• Example

  The water dispenser in the office is not working.

• Example

  The vending machine dispenses snacks and drinks.

• Example

  The bartender is the dispenser of drinks at the party.

dispenser Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dispenser

• distributor
• provider
• giver
• vending machine

Phrases with dispenser

• cash dispenser

  an automated teller machine (ATM) that dispenses cash

  Example

  I need to withdraw some money from the cash dispenser.

• ice dispenser

  a machine or device that dispenses ice cubes or crushed ice

  Example

  The ice dispenser in the fridge is not working properly.

• condiment dispenser

  a container or device that dispenses condiments such as ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise

  Example

  The condiment dispenser at the fast-food restaurant is broken.

Origins of dispenser

from Latin 'dispendere', meaning 'to weigh out'

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Summary: dispenser in Brief

A 'dispenser' [dɪˈspɛnsər] is a machine or container that releases a specific amount of something, such as soap or water, or a person or thing that dispenses something, especially drinks or food. Examples include vending machines, soap dispensers, and bartenders. Common phrases include 'cash dispenser,' 'ice dispenser,' and 'condiment dispenser.'