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apothecary

noun

ə-ˈpä-thə-ˌker-ē

Definition of apothecary

as in pharmacist

a person who prepares drugs according to a doctor's prescription in olden days the apothecary had few drugs that actually cured anything, most substances being little more than pain relievers

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a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles are sold the historic village boasts an old-fashioned apothecary that's been there for almost a century and a half

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Recent Examples of apothecary There were few professional doctors, so healthcare came from midwives, bonesetters who also cut hair and removed cataracts, ministers, and community members, including apothecaries and plantation root doctors who were knowledgeable about plants. — Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 Now a botanist and apothecary, Cadfael aids the local sheriff in solving all manner of crimes committed in and near Shrewsbury Abbey during England’s 15-year civil war known now as the Anarchy. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 The film’s popularity has tripled business for the mystical shop and apothecary, which offers a wide range of services including magical advice, custom spell crafting, psychic readings, healing sessions, classes, clergy services, drum circles and vision quests. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026 Arnold in 1766 ran a successful New Haven apothecary, had ships, and had solid trade with the West Indies and Newfoundland, said Joanna Steinberg, the New Haven Museum’s director of learning and engagement. — Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for apothecary

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Barbara Groom was in her late 30s, working as a successful pharmacist and bored out of her mind.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Walmart has 15,000 pharmacists, roughly half of whom have been with the company for more than a decade, Host said.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 1 July 2026

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With a history that stretches back to 1221, this is considered the world’s oldest pharmacy, where Dominican friars produced medicinal tinctures and perfumes.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Officials acknowledged that current offerings like the pharmacy for prescriptions, clothing, optical, the bakery, the deli, liquor and the food court would be going away.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

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