druggist
noun
drug·gist
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Definition of druggist
: a person who sells or dispenses drugs and medicines: such as
a
: pharmacist
b
: one who owns or manages a drugstore
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Synonyms for druggist
Synonyms
apothecary, chemist [British], pharmacist
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Examples of druggist in a Sentence
Your local druggist can fill the prescription.
she got her prescription for antibiotics filled by the druggist
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In 1881, a customer asked druggist Edward Berner, owner of Ed Berner’s Ice Cream Parlor in Two Rivers, to top a dish of ice cream with chocolate sauce — something then reserved for ice cream sodas. — Rick Barrett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Margarine smugglers, a deadly milk war and more flavor Wisconsin's dairy history," 28 Aug. 2019 Some of Mark Kellogg’s personal belongings were sent to a Bismarck druggist, John Piatt Dunn, who kept a boarding house where the reporter had stayed. — Patrick Springer / Forum News Service, Twin Cities, "Along with Custer, a Pioneer Press contributor met his end 143 years ago at Battle of the Little Bighorn," 6 July 2019 In early May a Dayton mine manager and a local druggist (the latter also part-time chairman of the schoolbook committee) met with John Scopes, a young high school science teacher, to discuss resistance. — Chris Stirewalt, Fox News, "Dems face big loss, big opportunity with Kavanaugh," 10 July 2018 Applied botany was, to Hosack’s mind, important for everyone — farmers, druggists, manufacturers — but especially his Columbia medical students. — Marta Mcdowell, New York Times, "Deep Below Rockefeller Center Lies a Legendary Botanical Garden," 25 June 2018 The professions were represented by J.H. Ralston, M.D.; F.H. Orendorf, physician and druggist; and F.C. Clark, dentist. — Arthur Hart, idahostatesman, "Idaho’s mining towns had some interesting saloon names, fleeting businesses, tooth decay | Idaho Statesman," 7 Apr. 2018 The druggists and apothecaries who sold medicines and supposed miracles cures in the 18th and 19th centuries would likely find the nationwide drug-store chains prominent in the 21st century unrecognizable. — Patrick Cooley, cleveland.com, "Cleveland State University professor's book reveals history of the drug store industry," 7 Jan. 2018 His great aunts and uncles included a steamboat captain, a doctor, a druggist and a sister who cared for the parents. — Samantha Stetzer, The Seattle Times, "Wisconsin attorney carries out family tradition in courtroom," 17 Dec. 2017 PBMs negotiate drug prices with drug companies on behalf of insurance companies and other payers, then communicate those prices to druggists at the retail level. — Michael Hiltzik, latimes.com, "The 'clawback': Another hidden scam driving up your prescription prices," 9 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'druggist.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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druggist
noun
English Language Learners Definition of druggist
US, somewhat old-fashioned
: a person who prepares and sells medicines
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druggist
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drug·gist
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Kids Definition of druggist
: a person who prepares and sells drugs and medicines : pharmacist
druggist
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drug·gist
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Medical Definition of druggist
: an individual who sells or dispenses drugs and medicines: as
a
: pharmacist
b
: a person who owns or manages a drugstore
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