Meaning of the word dispenser in English

What does dispenser mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dispenser

US /dɪˈspen.sɚ/
UK /dɪˈspen.sɚ/
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Noun

1.

a machine or container that dispenses a particular commodity

Example:
The soap dispenser in the bathroom is empty.
We need to refill the water dispenser.
2.

a person or thing that distributes or provides something

Example:
The pharmacist is a dispenser of medication.
He acted as a dispenser of wisdom to his students.
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