Inggris

dispensary

gb/dɪspˈɛnsɚi/ us/dɪspˈɛnsɚi/
B2 Inggris
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Kata benda B2 entity
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Place that dispenses medicines

a place where you get medicine

Pola penggunaan: at/in the dispensary; the dispensary [of a hospital/clinic]
Kesalahan umum:
Do not confuse a dispensary (place) with a prescription (paper) or dosage (amount of medicine).
Sinonim
pharmacy (More general term; not limited to hospitals/clinics.) | drugstore (Common in North American English for a retail pharmacy.)
Kolokasi
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
Tema
healthcare |medicine |hospitals |daily_life
Contoh
  • After her appointment, she went to the hospital dispensary to collect her antibiotics.
  • The nurse called the dispensary to check whether the medication was in stock.
  • Please take this form to the dispensary before you leave.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
  • I went to the dispensary for my medicine.
  • The dispensary closes at 6 p.m.
Kata benda C1 entity
2

Clinic for outpatient treatment

a clinic for basic medical care

Pola penggunaan: a [community/local] dispensary; go to a dispensary
Kesalahan umum:
In some places, 'dispensary' means the clinic itself, not only the room where medicine is given out.
Sinonim
clinic (Broader and more common; not necessarily linked to dispensing medicines.) | health center (Often larger and offers a wider range of services.)
Kolokasi
community dispensary |local dispensary |public dispensary |run a dispensary |open a dispensary |dispensary clinic |dispensary services |a small dispensary |visit the dispensary |dispensary patients
Tema
healthcare |medicine |community_services
Contoh
  • The town set up a dispensary to provide basic care for people without insurance.
  • She takes her son to the dispensary when he has asthma symptoms.
  • The dispensary treats minor injuries and refers serious cases to the main hospital.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
  • There is a dispensary near my home.
  • He went to the dispensary for a check-up.
Kata benda C1 entity
3

Legal cannabis retail store

a legal shop that sells cannabis

Pola penggunaan: a dispensary; go to a dispensary; buy [cannabis/edibles] at a dispensary
Kesalahan umum:
In this sense, 'dispensary' usually implies a legal, licensed cannabis shop; it does not mean any shop.
Sinonim
cannabis shop (More general and informal; may not imply licensing.) | marijuana store (Common but less formal than 'dispensary'.)
Kolokasi
cannabis dispensary |marijuana dispensary |medical dispensary |licensed dispensary |dispensary menu |dispensary products |dispensary staff |dispensary ID check |visit a dispensary |dispensary purchase limits
Tema
law |business |healthcare |retail
Contoh
  • You need to show ID at the dispensary before you can enter.
  • The dispensary sells oils, edibles, and dried flower.
  • They stopped at a dispensary after the doctor approved her medical card.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
  • He went to a dispensary to buy cannabis legally.
Kata benda formal C2 entity
4

Place that distributes supplies

a place that gives out supplies

Pola penggunaan: a dispensary for [food/clothing/supplies]
Kesalahan umum:
This sense is less common in modern everyday English; most often 'dispensary' refers to medicine or cannabis.
Sinonim
distribution center (More common modern term; not necessarily charitable.) | relief center (Often used in disaster or emergency contexts.)
Kolokasi
food dispensary |relief dispensary |aid dispensary |run a dispensary |dispensary for the poor |dispensary supplies |dispensary distribution |dispensary line |temporary dispensary |local dispensary
Tema
community_services |charity |daily_life
Contoh
  • A temporary dispensary was set up to distribute food and blankets after the storm.
  • The charity opened a dispensary where families could collect basic supplies.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
dispensary
IPA
GB/dɪspˈɛnsɚi/
US/dɪspˈɛnsɚi/
Suku kata & tekanan
dis - pens - ary (3 suku kata)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pens)
Bentuk kata
Noun
  • Base: dispensary
  • Plural: dispensaries
Kata terkait
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
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