dispensary Definition
- 1a place where medicines are prepared and given out to patients
- 2a shop that sells cannabis products for medical or recreational use
Using dispensary: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dispensary" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The hospital has its own dispensary.
Example
The dispensary is open from 9am to 5pm.
Example
The new law allows the opening of cannabis dispensaries in the state.
Example
He went to the dispensary to buy some marijuana.
dispensary Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for dispensary
- pharmacy
- apothecary
- drugstore
- chemist's
Phrases with dispensary
a person who works in a dispensary, preparing and giving out medicines
Example
She got a job as a dispensary technician at the local hospital.
a person who helps in a dispensary, performing tasks such as labeling and packaging medicines
Example
He started working as a dispensary assistant at the pharmacy.
a permit issued by the government allowing a business to operate as a dispensary
Example
They applied for a dispensary license to open a cannabis shop.
Origins of dispensary
from Latin 'dispensare', meaning 'to weigh out'
Summary: dispensary in Brief
A 'dispensary' [dɪˈspɛnsəri] is a place where medicines are prepared and given out to patients. It can also refer to a shop that sells cannabis products for medical or recreational use. Examples include 'The hospital has its own dispensary.' and 'He went to the dispensary to buy some marijuana.' Other phrases include 'dispensary technician,' 'dispensary assistant,' and 'dispensary license.'
