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dispensary

[dɪˈspɛnsəri]

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

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'

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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.'