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
- black market
- illegal drug sale
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.
Pharmacy appears in
Pharmacy in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
صيدلية
محل تشتري منه الدواء ومنتجات الصحة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ফার্মেসি
এমন একটি দোকান যেখানে আপনি ওষুধ এবং স্বাস্থ্য পণ্য কেনেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Apotheke
Ein Laden, in dem man Medikamente und Gesundheitsprodukte kauft.
- SpanishEspañol
Farmacia
Una tienda donde compras medicinas y productos para la salud.
- Persianفارسی
داروخانه
جایی که دارو و محصولات بهداشتی میخری.
- FrenchFrançais
Pharmacie
Un magasin où l'on achète des médicaments et des produits de santé.
- Hindiहिन्दी
फार्मेसी
एक दुकान जहाँ से आप दवाइयाँ और स्वास्थ्य उत्पाद खरीदते हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Farmacia
Un negozio dove si comprano medicine e prodotti per la salute.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Farmácia
Uma loja onde você compra remédios e produtos de saúde.
- RussianРусский
Аптека
Магазин, где продают лекарства и товары для здоровья.
- Urduاردو
فارمیسی
ایک دکان جہاں سے آپ دوا اور صحت کی مصنوعات خریدتے ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
药店
一个卖药和保健品的商店。
More words like Pharmacy
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
People also search for
- Pharmacy meaning
- meaning of Pharmacy
- Pharmacy definition
- define Pharmacy
- what does Pharmacy mean
- Pharmacy means
- how to use Pharmacy
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.

