pharmacy
/ˈfɑːməsi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: pharmacies
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A place where prescription drugs are sold or dispensed.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The science of medicinal substances, inclusive of pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, phytochemistry, and forensics.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pharmacy” mean?
A place where prescription drugs are sold or dispensed.
Is “pharmacy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.