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

Decanting a status soap into a rock crystal dispenser, like the Aria from Waterworks, starts a conversation. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026

When deployed, the dispensers release hundreds of mines over a wide zone, creating an obstacle designed to damage armored vehicles or restrict their movement. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026

The mousse comes out of the dispenser slowly and feels light and fluffy on your fingers. —Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026

The sink valves were incorrectly connected, causing continuous pressure and risk of cross-contamination between the chemical dispenser and potable water. —Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "person in charge of distribution or administration, steward," borrowed from Anglo-French despenser, from despenser "to dispense, administer" + -er -er entry 2

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