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

Score our favorite new finds, including a brilliantly fun garlic peeler, a thoughtful batter dispenser for pancakes, baked goods, and more, and a genius two-in-one flipper spatula. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025

Health inspectors gave the fast food burger joint a yellow placard after failing to find paper towels inside the paper towel dispenser in the back kitchen hand sink. —Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025

Most European hotels have now switched over to bulk-sized dispensers in order to reduce plastic waste, with many only offering shampoo, body wash, or two-in-one shower gels. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025

Smart pill dispensers prevent risky mistakes Even with phone apps and reminders, some people prefer a hands-off solution. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025

Word History

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