Synonyms of apothecary

apothecary

noun

ə-ˈpä-thə-ˌker-ē 

1

as in pharmacist

a person who prepares drugs according to a doctor's prescription

in olden days the apothecary had few drugs that actually cured anything, most substances being little more than pain relievers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pharmacist
• chemist
• druggist
• pharmacologist

2

as in pharmacy

a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles are sold

the historic village boasts an old-fashioned apothecary that's been there for almost a century and a half

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pharmacy
• drugstore
• dispensary
• sick bay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of apothecary

As part of its celebration, Oswald’s has launched a new line of apothecary and soda products to pay homage to its roots in the pharmacy business and to the soda fountain the pharmacy opened in 1917 (and closed in 1960). —Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025

The structure includes a traditional kitchen and living room alongside a blacksmith shop, vampire crypt and apothecary. —Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 18 July 2025

Coming in three different sizes, these glass apothecary jars are perfect for bathroom essentials, such as cotton swabs, makeup wipes, or flosser picks. —Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025

Eventually, hard candies were made from the plant and carried in many apothecaries and general stores. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 July 2025