noun
dispenser
dih-SPEHN-suh
Dispenser (noun) means a device or container designed to give out a set amount of something, such as soap or tape. Example: “She refilled the hand-sanitizer dispenser by the door.”
noun
1
A device or container designed to give out a set amount of something, such as soap or tape.
"She refilled the hand-sanitizer dispenser by the door."
2
A person authorized to prepare and give out medicines, such as a pharmacist.
"The dispenser checked the prescription twice before handing over the tablets."
How to use dispenser
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething (or someone) that gives out a fixed amount of a substance or product.
Common pairings
soap dispenser
tape dispenser
licensed dispenser
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Word forms
- Plural
- dispensers
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Etymology
This word comes from Anglo-Norman dispensour, from Old French despenseor, from Latin dispensator; it can also be broken down as dispense + -er.
Rhymes for dispenser
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What does “dispenser” mean?
The word “dispenser” means a device or container designed to give out a set amount of something, such as soap or tape. In plain terms, something (or someone) that gives out a fixed amount of a substance or product.
How do you pronounce “dispenser”?
“Dispenser” is pronounced dih-SPEHN-suh (/dɪˈspɛnsə/ in IPA).
How do you use “dispenser” in a sentence?
Here is “dispenser” used in a sentence: “She refilled the hand-sanitizer dispenser by the door.”
What part of speech is “dispenser”?
“Dispenser” is a noun.
How many meanings does “dispenser” have?
“Dispenser” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device or container designed to give out a set amount of something, such as soap or tape.
