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UK/["/ˈfɑːməsi/"]/US/["/ˈfɑːrməsi/"]/

Meaning of Pharmacy

a shop, or part of one, that sells medicines and drugs

In simple words: A store where you buy medicine and health products.

Pharmacy in a sentence

  • The cream is available at/from/in pharmacies without a prescription.
  • Research is bringing more effective new drugs to pharmacy shelves.

How to use Pharmacy

Use 'pharmacy' when talking about businesses that sell medicine. Don't confuse with other shops; 'pharmacies' often have trained staff to help with health-related questions.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Remember 'pharmacy' by thinking of 'farm' where you grow health!

Related words

Collocations with Pharmacy

Synonyms for Pharmacy

  • drugstore
  • chemist
  • dispensary
  • apothecary

Opposites of Pharmacy

Common mistakes with Pharmacy

  • Confusing with 'drugstore' which may not have prescriptions.
  • Using inappropriately in informal contexts where 'drugstore' is more common.
  • Mispronouncing the word, especially the 'ph' sound.

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Frequently asked questions about Pharmacy

What does Pharmacy mean?

A store where you buy medicine and health products.

What is the definition of Pharmacy?

a shop, or part of one, that sells medicines and drugs

How do you use Pharmacy in a sentence?

The cream is available at/from/in pharmacies without a prescription.

Can you give another example of Pharmacy?

Research is bringing more effective new drugs to pharmacy shelves.

What are synonyms for Pharmacy?

Common alternatives include drugstore, chemist, dispensary, apothecary.

What is the opposite of Pharmacy?

Opposite meanings include black market, illegal drug sale.

What words go with Pharmacy?

It commonly pairs with community, hospital, local, business, chain, counter, available at pharmacies, available from pharmacies, available in pharmacies, community, hospital, local, business, chain, counter, available at pharmacies, available from pharmacies, available in pharmacies.

What are common mistakes when using Pharmacy?

Confusing with 'drugstore' which may not have prescriptions. Using inappropriately in informal contexts where 'drugstore' is more common. Mispronouncing the word, especially the 'ph' sound.

How do you pronounce Pharmacy?

US: /["/ˈfɑːrməsi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfɑːməsi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Pharmacy?

Use 'pharmacy' when talking about businesses that sell medicine. Don't confuse with other shops; 'pharmacies' often have trained staff to help with health-related questions.

What CEFR level is Pharmacy?

"Pharmacy" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.