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Dispenser: meaning, definitions and examples

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dispenser

 

[ dɪˈspɛnsər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

water

A dispenser is a device that releases a specific amount of liquid, typically used for dispensing water or other beverages.

Synonyms

dispensing machine, water cooler

Examples of usage

  • The water dispenser in the office provides both hot and cold water.
  • She filled her glass from the lemonade dispenser.
Context #2 | Noun

food

In the context of food, a dispenser is a machine that provides a specific portion of food, such as candy or nuts.

Synonyms

snack machine, vending machine

Examples of usage

  • The candy dispenser at the movie theater is always popular with kids.
  • He put a quarter in the peanut dispenser to get a handful of nuts.
Context #3 | Noun

medicine

A dispenser can also refer to a container or device used for dispensing medications or pills.

Synonyms

medication organizer, pillbox

Examples of usage

  • The pharmacist filled the prescription and placed it in the pill dispenser.
  • She uses a weekly medication dispenser to organize her pills.

Translations

Translations of the word "dispenser" in other languages:

🇵🇹 distribuidor

🇮🇳 वितरक

🇩🇪 Spender

🇮🇩 dispenser

🇺🇦 дозатор

🇵🇱 dozownik

🇯🇵 ディスペンサー

🇫🇷 distributeur

🇪🇸 dispensador

🇹🇷 dağıtıcı

🇰🇷 디스펜서

🇸🇦 موزع

🇨🇿 dávkovač

🇸🇰 dávkovač

🇨🇳 分配器

🇸🇮 razpršilnik

🇮🇸 dreifari

🇰🇿 дозатор

🇬🇪 გამანაწილებელი

🇦🇿 paylayıcı

🇲🇽 dispensador

Word origin

The word 'dispenser' originated from the Latin word 'dispensare', meaning 'to weigh out' or 'to distribute'. It has been used in English since the 14th century, initially in the sense of 'to distribute or administer'. Over time, the word evolved to refer to devices or containers that release specific amounts of substances, such as liquids, food, or medications.

See also: dispensable, dispensation, dispensing, indispensable.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,224, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.