dispensary
gb/dɪspˈɛnsɚi/ us/dɪspˈɛnsɚi/
B2
English
gyógyszertár, rendelő, járóbeteg-rendelő, kannabiszbolt, segélyelosztó
NOUN
B2
1
gyógyszertár
B1
Usage pattern:
at/in the dispensary; the dispensary [of a hospital/clinic]
After her appointment, she went to the hospital dispensary to collect her antibiotics.
A vizsgálat után elment a kórházi gyógyszertárba, hogy kiváltsa az antibiotikumát.
The nurse called the dispensary to check whether the medication was in stock.
A nővér felhívta a gyógyszertárat, hogy ellenőrizze, van-e készleten a gyógyszer.
Please take this form to the dispensary before you leave.
Learner examples
I went to the dispensary for my medicine.
Elmentem a gyógyszertárba a gyógyszeremért.
The dispensary closes at 6 p.m.
A gyógyszertár este hatkor zár.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse a dispensary (place) with a prescription (paper) or dosage (amount of medicine).
Meaning
Place that dispenses medicines
Collocations
hospital dispensary
|clinic dispensary
|the dispensary staff
|the dispensary counter
|dispensary hours
|dispensary pharmacist
|dispensary window
|dispensary service
|pick up medication at the dispensary
|dispensary queue
Synonyms
pharmacy (More general term; not limited to hospitals/clinics.)
|
drugstore (Common in North American English for a retail pharmacy.)
Themes
healthcare
|medicine
|hospitals
|daily_life
Definition
a place where you get medicine
A place, especially in a hospital or clinic, where medicines are prepared and given out to patients.
NOUN
C1
2
rendelő
A2
Usage pattern:
a [community/local] dispensary; go to a dispensary
The town set up a dispensary to provide basic care for people without insurance.
A város egy rendelőt hozott létre, hogy alapellátást biztosítson a biztosítással nem rendelkezőknek.
She takes her son to the dispensary when he has asthma symptoms.
Amikor a fiának asztmás tünetei vannak, elviszi a rendelőbe.
The dispensary treats minor injuries and refers serious cases to the main hospital.
Learner examples
There is a dispensary near my home.
Van egy rendelő az otthonom közelében.
He went to the dispensary for a check-up.
Elment a rendelőbe egy vizsgálatra.
Common mistake:
In some places, 'dispensary' means the clinic itself, not only the room where medicine is given out.
Meaning
Clinic for outpatient treatment
Collocations
community dispensary
|local dispensary
|public dispensary
|run a dispensary
|open a dispensary
|dispensary clinic
|dispensary services
|a small dispensary
|visit the dispensary
|dispensary patients
Synonyms
clinic (Broader and more common; not necessarily linked to dispensing medicines.)
|
health center (Often larger and offers a wider range of services.)
Themes
healthcare
|medicine
|community_services
Definition
a clinic for basic medical care
A medical clinic that provides basic treatment and advice to people who are not staying in a hospital, sometimes at low cost or free.
NOUN
C1
3
Usage pattern:
a dispensary; go to a dispensary; buy [cannabis/edibles] at a dispensary
You need to show ID at the dispensary before you can enter.
A kannabiszboltba való belépés előtt fel kell mutatnod a személyidet.
The dispensary sells oils, edibles, and dried flower.
A kannabiszbolt olajokat, ehető termékeket és szárított virágzatot árul.
They stopped at a dispensary after the doctor approved her medical card.
Learner examples
He went to a dispensary to buy cannabis legally.
Egy kannabiszboltba ment, hogy legálisan kannabiszt vásároljon.
Common mistake:
In this sense, 'dispensary' usually implies a legal, licensed cannabis shop; it does not mean any shop.
Meaning
Legal cannabis retail store
Collocations
cannabis dispensary
|marijuana dispensary
|medical dispensary
|licensed dispensary
|dispensary menu
|dispensary products
|dispensary staff
|dispensary ID check
|visit a dispensary
|dispensary purchase limits
Synonyms
cannabis shop (More general and informal; may not imply licensing.)
|
marijuana store (Common but less formal than 'dispensary'.)
Themes
law
|business
|healthcare
|retail
Definition
a legal shop that sells cannabis
A licensed store where cannabis products are sold legally to customers, often for medical or recreational use depending on local laws.
NOUN
C2
FORMAL
4
Usage pattern:
a dispensary for [food/clothing/supplies]
A temporary dispensary was set up to distribute food and blankets after the storm.
A vihar után ideiglenes segélyelosztót állítottak fel élelmiszer és takarók kiosztására.
The charity opened a dispensary where families could collect basic supplies.
A segélyszervezet nyitott egy segélyelosztót, ahol a családok alapvető ellátmányt vehettek át.
Common mistake:
This sense is less common in modern everyday English; most often 'dispensary' refers to medicine or cannabis.
Meaning
Place that distributes supplies
Collocations
food dispensary
|relief dispensary
|aid dispensary
|run a dispensary
|dispensary for the poor
|dispensary supplies
|dispensary distribution
|dispensary line
|temporary dispensary
|local dispensary
Synonyms
distribution center (More common modern term; not necessarily charitable.)
|
relief center (Often used in disaster or emergency contexts.)
Themes
community_services
|charity
|daily_life
Definition
a place that gives out supplies
A place where essential items such as food, clothing, or supplies are given out, especially by a charity or organization.
Grammar
Dictionary form
dispensary
IPA
GB/dɪspˈɛnsɚi/
US/dɪspˈɛnsɚi/
Syllables & stress
dis - pens - ary (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pens)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: dispensary
- Plural: dispensaries
Word family
Forms
dispensaries
noun
Core family
dispense
verb B2
dispenser
noun
Related words
dispensable
adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
indispensable
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
dispensation
noun
Expressions
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