dispenser

B2 Topic:Tools, Machines & Construction

US /dɪˈspɛnsər/ UK /dɪˈspensə/ See IPA manual

Freq #26742

Meanings

1

noun
a device or container that releases a substance or item in measured amounts

A soap dispenser was mounted beside the sink.
2

noun
a person or authority that distributes, grants, or administers something

The monarch was portrayed as the dispenser of justice and mercy.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 noun · a device or container that... containerdistributing device

2 noun · a person or authority that... distributor provider administrator

Opposites

recipient collector

Word family

Related forms dispense dispensary dispensation

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Phrases (1)

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soap dispenser
a container that releases measured amounts of liquid soap

Noun + noun

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman dispensour and Old French despenseor, ultimately Latin dispensator, 'manager or distributor.' Its form is now understood as dispense + -er.

Topics

Tools, Machines & Construction

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