Dispenser: meaning, definitions and examples
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dispenser
[ dɪˈspɛnsər ]
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.
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.
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.