dispensary

[ dih-spen-suh-ree ]

noun

, plural dis·pen·sa·ries.

1. a place where something is dispensed, especially medicines.
2. a charitable or public facility where medicines are furnished and free or inexpensive medical advice is available.

dispensary

/ dɪˈspɛnsərɪ; -srɪ /

noun

1. a place where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed

Word History and Origins

Origin of dispensary¹

1690–1700; < Medieval Latin dispēnsāria storeroom, equivalent to Latin dispēns ( āre ) to dispense + -āria -ary

Example Sentences

Dubbed operation “Sticky Fingers,” a multi-agency investigation resulted in the arrest of 22 suspects alleged to have burglarized more than a dozen cannabis dispensaries in California.

From Los Angeles Times

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion that calls on several popular websites ‘to voluntarily cease advertising illegal cannabis dispensaries.’

From Los Angeles Times

Cities will be able to issue permits that allow cannabis dispensaries to host live performances and serve hot food and nonalcoholic drinks.

From Los Angeles Times

People who rely on products for medical needs will still be able to obtain them through licensed adult-use and medical cannabis dispensaries, according to the state.

From Los Angeles Times

She also wants police to crack down on unlicensed cannabis dispensaries.

From Los Angeles Times

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