pharmacy
noun
phar·ma·cy
ˈfär-mə-sē 
plural pharmacies
1
: the art, practice, or profession of preparing, preserving, compounding, and dispensing medical drugs
2
a
: a place where medicines are compounded or dispensed
b
Examples of pharmacy in a Sentence
There's a pharmacy in our grocery store now.
She's studying pharmacy at the university.
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Kroger says on its website that its stores will be open regular hours; however, pharmacy and clinic hours may vary.
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Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Several stores, pharmacies and local businesses are adjusting their hours on Saturday, July 4, or closing in observation of Independence Day.
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Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2026
The store’s other departments, like the pharmacy and bakery, have different hours.
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Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Giant Eagle, which is privately held, has 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana.
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Michelle Chapman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
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Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Several stores, pharmacies and local businesses are adjusting their hours on Saturday, July 4, or closing in observation of Independence Day.
—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2026
The store’s other departments, like the pharmacy and bakery, have different hours.
—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Giant Eagle, which is privately held, has 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana.
—
Michelle Chapman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for pharmacy
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“Pharmacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pharmacy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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pharmacy
noun
phar·ma·cy
ˈfär-mə-sē
plural pharmacies
1
: the art, practice, or profession of preparing drugs according to a doctor's prescription
2
a
: a place where medicines are made or distributed
b
Medical Definition
pharmacy
noun
phar·ma·cy
ˈfär-mə-sē
plural pharmacies
1
: the art, practice, or profession of preparing, preserving, compounding, and dispensing medical drugs
2
a
: a place where medicines are compounded or dispensed
a hospital pharmacy
b
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