dispenser
noun
dis·pens·er
di-ˈspen(t)-sər 
: one that dispenses: such as
a
: a container that extrudes, sprays, or feeds out in convenient units
a soap dispenser
b
: a usually mechanical device for vending merchandise
Examples of dispenser in a Sentence
hospitals and other health-care dispensers
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Make sure to run the water dispenser quite a few times afterward to get rid of all the vinegar in the lines.
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
The multifunctional holder also has an automatic toothpaste dispenser and four magnetic mouthwash cups.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Organizing expert Marta Parfan recommends keeping decorations (and even soap dispensers) on the walls instead of around the perimeter.
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When launched from a standard dispenser, the decoy emits signals that mimic the radar signature of an aircraft.
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
The multifunctional holder also has an automatic toothpaste dispenser and four magnetic mouthwash cups.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Organizing expert Marta Parfan recommends keeping decorations (and even soap dispensers) on the walls instead of around the perimeter.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
When launched from a standard dispenser, the decoy emits signals that mimic the radar signature of an aircraft.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Dispenser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dispenser. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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dispenser
noun
dis·pens·er
dis-ˈpen(t)-sər
: one that dispenses
especially
: a container that gives out something a little at a time
a soap dispenser
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