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

George Washington and other Founding Fathers graced Pez dispensers, coasters and the cover of Mad Magazine. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Prior to the war, the Wasleys produced postal scales, hat stretchers for derby hats, garden sprayers, an egg piercer and a water dispenser for the feeding of chickens. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026

The business end of the X12 (the dispenser) looks super modern and nifty. — Joe Salas june 28, New Atlas, 28 June 2026

If there is detergent, fabric softener, or bleach in the machine’s dispensers, empty them. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "person in charge of distribution or administration, steward," borrowed from Anglo-French despenser, from despenser "to dispense, administer" + -er -er entry 2

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing dispenser

• cash dispenser

Rhymes for dispenser

• condenser
• extensor
• biosensor
• censer
• censor
• denser
• fencer
• sensor
• tensor

Kids Definition

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