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Definition of dispensary

dispensary

/dɪˈspɛnsəri/
dis · pen · sa · ry
Plural:dispensaries
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• noun

1

A room or facility within a hospital, clinic, school, or other institution where medicines and medical supplies are prepared and distributed.

Example

"The nurse directed the patient to the hospital dispensary to pick up her prescribed antibiotics."

2

North American A licensed retail store that sells cannabis and cannabis-derived products for medical or recreational use.

Example

"A new state-licensed dispensary opened downtown following the legalization of medical cannabis."

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dispel
dispeller
dispensable
dispensary
dispensation
dispense
dispenser

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin dispensarium ('a place where medicines are prepared'), derived from Latin dispensare ('to weigh out, distribute, or administer').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dispensary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dispensary
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