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dispenser

/dɪˈspɛnsɚ/
dis · pen · ser
Plural:dispensers
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• noun

1

A machine, container, or mechanical device designed to release a specific amount of a product or substance when activated.

Example

"She refilled the liquid soap dispenser in the public restroom after noticing it was empty."

2

A person or organization that distributes or administers something, such as goods, medication, or abstract concepts like justice.

Example

"Historically, the monarch was seen as the ultimate dispenser of law and justice throughout the realm."

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• Rhymes for dispenser

• Nearby Words

dishrag
dishwasher
disk
dispenser
display
distrix
ditch

Word Origin & Etymology

Late Middle English, from Anglo-Norman and Old French 'dispenseur', from Latin 'dispensator', derived from 'dispensare' meaning 'to weigh out or distribute'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dispenser. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dispenser
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