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dispensary
noun
dis·pen·sa·ry
di-ˈspen(t)s-(ə-)rē
plural dispensaries
: a place where medicine or medical or dental treatment is dispensed
Examples of dispensary in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Oakland’s Harborside dispensary, founded by activists in 2006, has a long and storied history as a nonprofit patient collective.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024
Two new dispensaries have been waiting to open in the county, the board said during the meeting, but did not give other details.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2024
More on what this lab found:Michigan cannabis lab CEO says hidden substances could taint vape pens, edibles
The CRA said consumers should discard or return these joints to the dispensary where they were purchased for proper disposal.
—Adrienne Roberts, Detroit Free Press, 15 May 2024
Authorities have arrested four suspects on charges of burglarizing a cannabis dispensary in Union City last January, but say there are still nine other suspects who have yet to face the music.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1699, in the meaning defined above
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“Dispensary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dispensary. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
dispensary
noun
dis·pen·sa·ry
dis-ˈpen(t)s-(ə-)rē
plural dispensaries
: a place where medical or dental aid is given
Medical Definition
dispensary
noun
dis·pen·sa·ry
dis-ˈpen(t)s-(ə-)rē
plural dispensaries
: a place where medicine or medical or dental treatment is dispensed
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