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Definition of dispenser

dispenser

/dɪˈspɛnsɚ/
dis · pen · ser
Plural:dispensers
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dispenser Lexical Profile

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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

dispensary
dispensation
dispense
dispenser
dispersal
disperse
dispersion

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'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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