dispensary
gb/dɪspˈɛnsɚi/ us/dɪspˈɛnsɚi/
B2
Kiingereza
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B2
entity
1
Place that dispenses medicines
a place where you get medicine
Muundo wa matumizi:
at/in the dispensary; the dispensary [of a hospital/clinic]
Kosa la kawaida:
Do not confuse a dispensary (place) with a prescription (paper) or dosage (amount of medicine).
Visawe
pharmacy (More general term; not limited to hospitals/clinics.)
|
drugstore (Common in North American English for a retail pharmacy.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Mada
healthcare
|medicine
|hospitals
|daily_life
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I went to the dispensary for my medicine.
- The dispensary closes at 6 p.m.
Nomino
C1
entity
2
Clinic for outpatient treatment
a clinic for basic medical care
Muundo wa matumizi:
a [community/local] dispensary; go to a dispensary
Kosa la kawaida:
In some places, 'dispensary' means the clinic itself, not only the room where medicine is given out.
Visawe
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.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
community dispensary
|local dispensary
|public dispensary
|run a dispensary
|open a dispensary
|dispensary clinic
|dispensary services
|a small dispensary
|visit the dispensary
|dispensary patients
Mada
healthcare
|medicine
|community_services
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- There is a dispensary near my home.
- He went to the dispensary for a check-up.
Nomino
C1
entity
3
Legal cannabis retail store
a legal shop that sells cannabis
Muundo wa matumizi:
a dispensary; go to a dispensary; buy [cannabis/edibles] at a dispensary
Kosa la kawaida:
In this sense, 'dispensary' usually implies a legal, licensed cannabis shop; it does not mean any shop.
Visawe
cannabis shop (More general and informal; may not imply licensing.)
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marijuana store (Common but less formal than 'dispensary'.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
cannabis dispensary
|marijuana dispensary
|medical dispensary
|licensed dispensary
|dispensary menu
|dispensary products
|dispensary staff
|dispensary ID check
|visit a dispensary
|dispensary purchase limits
Mada
law
|business
|healthcare
|retail
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He went to a dispensary to buy cannabis legally.
Nomino
formal
C2
entity
4
Place that distributes supplies
a place that gives out supplies
Muundo wa matumizi:
a dispensary for [food/clothing/supplies]
Kosa la kawaida:
This sense is less common in modern everyday English; most often 'dispensary' refers to medicine or cannabis.
Visawe
distribution center (More common modern term; not necessarily charitable.)
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relief center (Often used in disaster or emergency contexts.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
food dispensary
|relief dispensary
|aid dispensary
|run a dispensary
|dispensary for the poor
|dispensary supplies
|dispensary distribution
|dispensary line
|temporary dispensary
|local dispensary
Mada
community_services
|charity
|daily_life
Mifano
- 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.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
dispensary
IPA
GB/dɪspˈɛnsɚi/
US/dɪspˈɛnsɚi/
Silabi na mkazo
dis - pens - ary (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pens)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: dispensary
- Plural: dispensaries
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
Bado hakuna semi zilizounganishwa na ingizo hili.