dispenser
noun
dis·pens·er
di-ˈspen(t)-sər 
: one that dispenses: such as
a
: a container that extrudes, sprays, or feeds out in convenient units
a soap dispenser
b
: a usually mechanical device for vending merchandise
Examples of dispenser in a Sentence
hospitals and other health-care dispensers
Recent Examples on the Web
Our tester loved its thick, fast-absorbing consistency, pump dispenser, and overall size.
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Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
Fisher also has a dairy milk dispenser to help reduce milk carton waste.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
Using the dispenser can have a little bit of a learning curve for your child.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 10 Mar. 2024
These will feature a more modern, streamlined restaurant that will include features like robotic beer dispensers.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2024
Two roaches were in a paper towel dispenser next to the stove and one fell out of the paper towel dispenser into the hand sink next to the stove.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024
The store also has a hot water dispenser for making tea and instant cup noodles and an outdoor patio seating area for customers.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
The company is piloting the monolith dispenser as an answer to Chicago restaurants refusing to serve their product.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
The hot water system is separate from the coffee dispenser so there's no cross-contamination of coffee grounds making it into your hot tea.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
Fisher also has a dairy milk dispenser to help reduce milk carton waste.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
Using the dispenser can have a little bit of a learning curve for your child.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 10 Mar. 2024
These will feature a more modern, streamlined restaurant that will include features like robotic beer dispensers.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2024
Two roaches were in a paper towel dispenser next to the stove and one fell out of the paper towel dispenser into the hand sink next to the stove.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024
The store also has a hot water dispenser for making tea and instant cup noodles and an outdoor patio seating area for customers.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
The company is piloting the monolith dispenser as an answer to Chicago restaurants refusing to serve their product.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
The hot water system is separate from the coffee dispenser so there's no cross-contamination of coffee grounds making it into your hot tea.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Dispenser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dispenser. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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dispenser
noun
dis·pens·er
dis-ˈpen(t)-sər
: one that dispenses
especially
: a container that gives out something a little at a time
a soap dispenser
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