dispensary

noun

Definition of dispensarynext
as in pharmacy
a place where medicine or minor medical treatment is given a hospital dispensary

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Recent Examples of dispensary Medical marijuana can be sold by licensed dispensaries in Virginia and people can possess a certain amount for personal use. — Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 The audit, released Monday, identified a host of issues, including regulators’ failure to meet regular inspection schedules or to conduct sufficient random checks at dispensaries for contaminated products. — Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026 Democrats and Republican supporters of legalization disagree as to whether sales should be through private dispensaries or state stores, similar to how alcohol is sold in Pennsylvania. — Daniel J. Mallinson, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026 During the worst of the pandemic, Kringel complained that fitness studios faced more restrictions than dispensaries and liquor stores. — Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dispensary
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  1. pharmacy
  2. drugstore
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  • Comedians John Early and Kate Berlant, respectively dressed as a package of salami and an extra-long pharmacy receipt, judged the costume contest — with Carrie taking home first place.
    — Meka Boyle, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The lawyers said Indiana purchased pentobarbital from a pharmacy that is under scrutiny by the state attorney general.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of pharmacy
Noun
  • This drugstore formula features a trio of glycolic acid, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Watch whether major drugstores and beauty chains begin reducing shelf space for pore strips, astringent toners and cleansing wipes in 2025 restocks.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of drugstore

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“Dispensary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispensary. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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