pharmacist
Pharmacist (noun) means a trained professional who prepares and dispenses medicines and advises patients on how to use them safely. Example: “The pharmacist explained the side effects before handing over the prescription.”
How to use pharmacist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe person at the pharmacy who prepares your medication and gives advice about it.
In the UK, "chemist" is often used informally for both the person and the shop; "pharmacist" is the more formal/professional term everywhere.
Word forms
pharmacists plural
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The _____ explained the side effects before handing over the prescription.
Etymology
Built from "pharmacy" plus the agent suffix "-ist," ultimately tracing back to Greek roots meaning the practice of preparing drugs.
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What does “pharmacist” mean?
The word “pharmacist” means a trained professional who prepares and dispenses medicines and advises patients on how to use them safely. In plain terms, the person at the pharmacy who prepares your medication and gives advice about it.
How do you pronounce “pharmacist”?
“Pharmacist” is pronounced FAHR-muh-sihst (/ˈfɑɹməsɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “pharmacist” in a sentence?
Here is “pharmacist” used in a sentence: “The pharmacist explained the side effects before handing over the prescription.”
What is another word for “pharmacist”?
Words with a similar meaning to “pharmacist” include druggist, chemist, pharmacian, apothecary, pharmacopolist and quack.
What part of speech is “pharmacist”?
“Pharmacist” is a noun.
Where does the word “pharmacist” come from?
The word “pharmacist” comes from Greek. Built from "pharmacy" plus the agent suffix "-ist," ultimately tracing back to Greek roots meaning the practice of preparing drugs.
Is “pharmacist” a common word?
“Pharmacist” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.