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dispensary
dihs-PEHN-suh-ree
Dispensary (noun) means a place, such as part of a hospital or clinic, where medicine or medical supplies are given out. Example: “The school nurse sent him to the dispensary for a bandage.”
noun
1
A place, such as part of a hospital or clinic, where medicine or medical supplies are given out.
"The school nurse sent him to the dispensary for a bandage."
2
A licensed shop that sells medical or recreational cannabis and related products.
"She picked up her prescription at the local dispensary."
How to use dispensary
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA place where medicine (or, in some places, cannabis) is handed out to the public.
UK vs US
In the US, "dispensary" is now widely associated with cannabis shops; in the UK it more often refers to a hospital or clinic pharmacy room.
Common pairings
visit the dispensary
hospital dispensary
cannabis dispensary
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What does “dispensary” mean?
The word “dispensary” means a place, such as part of a hospital or clinic, where medicine or medical supplies are given out. In plain terms, a place where medicine (or, in some places, cannabis) is handed out to the public.
How do you pronounce “dispensary”?
“Dispensary” is pronounced dihs-PEHN-suh-ree (/dɪsˈpɛnsəɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “dispensary” in a sentence?
Here is “dispensary” used in a sentence: “The school nurse sent him to the dispensary for a bandage.”
What part of speech is “dispensary”?
“Dispensary” is a noun.
How many meanings does “dispensary” have?
“Dispensary” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a place, such as part of a hospital or clinic, where medicine or medical supplies are given out.
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