noun
druggist
Druggist (noun) means a person who prepares and sells medicines; a pharmacist. Example: “The druggist mixed the prescription behind the counter.”
noun
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A person who prepares and sells medicines; a pharmacist.
"The druggist mixed the prescription behind the counter."
How to use druggist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn older term for a pharmacist, especially common in American English.
UK vs US
More common in American English; British English tends to prefer "chemist" or "pharmacist."
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Word forms
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Etymology
From French droguiste, a dealer in drugs — ultimately tied to the same root as "drug."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “druggist” mean?
The word “druggist” means a person who prepares and sells medicines; a pharmacist. In plain terms, an older term for a pharmacist, especially common in American English.
How do you use “druggist” in a sentence?
Here is “druggist” used in a sentence: “The druggist mixed the prescription behind the counter.”
What part of speech is “druggist”?
“Druggist” is a noun.
Where does the word “druggist” come from?
The word “druggist” comes from French. From French droguiste, a dealer in drugs — ultimately tied to the same root as "drug.".
