dispensary
noun
dis·pen·sa·ry
di-ˈspen(t)s-(ə-)rē 
plural dispensaries
: a place where medicine or medical or dental treatment is dispensed
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Bud & Rita dispensaries are featuring a variety of special events this week, including psychics, caricature artists, glassblowing and ashtray painting.
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
In January 2017, there were 524 active medical marijuana dispensary licenses in Colorado.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2025
The California Cannabis Industry Association which represents growers, manufacturers and dispensaries, generally supports the state's effort to regulate.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 24 Mar. 2025
Since then, intoxicating products have become increasingly available at North Carolina dispensaries, bars and breweries, bottle shops, and even pizzerias.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
In January 2017, there were 524 active medical marijuana dispensary licenses in Colorado.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2025
The California Cannabis Industry Association which represents growers, manufacturers and dispensaries, generally supports the state's effort to regulate.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 24 Mar. 2025
Since then, intoxicating products have become increasingly available at North Carolina dispensaries, bars and breweries, bottle shops, and even pizzerias.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Dispensary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dispensary. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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dispensary
noun
dis·pen·sa·ry
dis-ˈpen(t)s-(ə-)rē
plural dispensaries
: a place where medical or dental aid is given
Medical Definition
dispensary
noun
dis·pen·sa·ry
dis-ˈpen(t)s-(ə-)rē
plural dispensaries
: a place where medicine or medical or dental treatment is dispensed
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