dispensary
gb/dɪspˈɛnsɚi/ us/dɪspˈɛnsɚi/
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Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
entity
1
Place that dispenses medicines
a place where you get medicine
Gebruikspatroon:
at/in the dispensary; the dispensary [of a hospital/clinic]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Do not confuse a dispensary (place) with a prescription (paper) or dosage (amount of medicine).
Synoniemen
pharmacy (More general term; not limited to hospitals/clinics.)
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drugstore (Common in North American English for a retail pharmacy.)
Woordcombinaties
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
Thema's
healthcare
|medicine
|hospitals
|daily_life
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I went to the dispensary for my medicine.
- The dispensary closes at 6 p.m.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
C1
entity
2
Clinic for outpatient treatment
a clinic for basic medical care
Gebruikspatroon:
a [community/local] dispensary; go to a dispensary
Veelgemaakte fout:
In some places, 'dispensary' means the clinic itself, not only the room where medicine is given out.
Synoniemen
clinic (Broader and more common; not necessarily linked to dispensing medicines.)
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health center (Often larger and offers a wider range of services.)
Woordcombinaties
community dispensary
|local dispensary
|public dispensary
|run a dispensary
|open a dispensary
|dispensary clinic
|dispensary services
|a small dispensary
|visit the dispensary
|dispensary patients
Thema's
healthcare
|medicine
|community_services
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- There is a dispensary near my home.
- He went to the dispensary for a check-up.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
C1
entity
3
Legal cannabis retail store
a legal shop that sells cannabis
Gebruikspatroon:
a dispensary; go to a dispensary; buy [cannabis/edibles] at a dispensary
Veelgemaakte fout:
In this sense, 'dispensary' usually implies a legal, licensed cannabis shop; it does not mean any shop.
Synoniemen
cannabis shop (More general and informal; may not imply licensing.)
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marijuana store (Common but less formal than 'dispensary'.)
Woordcombinaties
cannabis dispensary
|marijuana dispensary
|medical dispensary
|licensed dispensary
|dispensary menu
|dispensary products
|dispensary staff
|dispensary ID check
|visit a dispensary
|dispensary purchase limits
Thema's
law
|business
|healthcare
|retail
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He went to a dispensary to buy cannabis legally.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
formal
C2
entity
4
Place that distributes supplies
a place that gives out supplies
Gebruikspatroon:
a dispensary for [food/clothing/supplies]
Veelgemaakte fout:
This sense is less common in modern everyday English; most often 'dispensary' refers to medicine or cannabis.
Synoniemen
distribution center (More common modern term; not necessarily charitable.)
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relief center (Often used in disaster or emergency contexts.)
Woordcombinaties
food dispensary
|relief dispensary
|aid dispensary
|run a dispensary
|dispensary for the poor
|dispensary supplies
|dispensary distribution
|dispensary line
|temporary dispensary
|local dispensary
Thema's
community_services
|charity
|daily_life
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
dispensary
IPA
GB/dɪspˈɛnsɚi/
US/dɪspˈɛnsɚi/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
dis - pens - ary (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pens)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: dispensary
- Plural: dispensaries
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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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