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

Then, Pitzer grabbed the child and took them to a hand sanitizer dispenser, according to authorities. —Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025

This compact, durable waste bag dispenser easily attaches to your dog's leash, harness or your belt. —Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025

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

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