pharmacy

CEFRB1

/ˈfɑːməsi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A shop or department where medicines are prepared and sold.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The role or occupation of a pharmacist.

Examples

  • Until what time does your pharmacy stay open?

  • Take this prescription to your pharmacy.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The science of medicinal substances, inclusive of pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, phytochemistry, and forensics.

  2. A place where prescription drugs are sold or dispensed.

More examples

In context

  • Where's the nearest pharmacy?

Synonyms

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If you have a prescription from your doctor, you should take it to the blank to get the medicine.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English pharmacy, borrowed from Middle French pharmacie (“the art of creating drugs; a drug, especially a laxative”), from Old French farmacie, from Medieval Latin pharmacia, from Ancient Greek φαρμακεία (pharmakeía, “the use of drugs”), from φάρμακον (phármakon, “a drug, charm, enchantment”), of uncertain but likely Pre-Greek origin. Attested since late 14th century.