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

Recent Examples on the Web

The dispenser architecture used by Amazon is a more conventional design, and gives satellite engineers more flexibility in designing their spacecraft. —Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 May 2025

The store was also cited for having an empty paper towel dispenser in the kitchen. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025

Automatic wet-food dispensers—our top pick in this category is the Petlibro Polar ($130)—are relatively new, often using ice packs or mini-refrigeration cooling systems to ensure the food stays as fresh as possible. —Molly Higgins, Wired News, 14 Apr. 2025

The paper towel dispenser at the front counter handwash sink couldn’t execute its raison d’etre, dispensing paper towels. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing dispenser

• cash dispenser

Rhymes for dispenser

• condenser
• extensor
• biosensor
• censer
• censor
• denser
• fencer
• sensor
• tensor

Kids Definition

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