pharmacy

noun

ˈfär-mə-sē How to pronounce pharmacy (audio)
Definition of pharmacynext
as in drugstore
a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles are sold stopped at the pharmacy for tissues and cold medicine

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Recent Examples of pharmacy The government is proposing stricter medical cannabis rules that would require in-person doctor visits for cannabis flower prescriptions and pharmacy pickups. — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Officials acknowledged that current offerings like the pharmacy for prescriptions, clothing, optical, the bakery, the deli, liquor and the food court would be going away. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 With a history that stretches back to 1221, this is considered the world’s oldest pharmacy, where Dominican friars produced medicinal tinctures and perfumes. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026 New Sam’s Club warehouses in Baytown, Katy, Tomball and Weslaco will give more Texas shoppers access to bulk discounts, gas stations and pharmacy services. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pharmacy
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drugstore
Noun
  • The result was a turn-of-the-century replica of a small town drugstore with a full soda foundation and lunch menu.
    — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • With drugstore and dollar-store options now part of the conversation alongside prestige picks, the body serum category covers nearly every budget.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
Definition of drugstore

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“Pharmacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pharmacy. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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Nglish: Translation of pharmacy for Spanish Speakers

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