dispensary

/dɪsˈpɛnsəɹi/noun
High School
1

An institution that dispenses medical supplies and advice.

2

A retail establishment that sells marijuana and related supplies to customers with a prescription to use it for medical purposes.

3

Synonym of pharmacy, particularly one included in a hospital that does not act as a point of sale.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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