dispenser
word
Definition
A dispenser is a machine or container that gives out a specific amount of something, like soap, tickets, or snacks, when you use it.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to devices for dispensing small, controlled portions of items (soap dispenser, ticket dispenser). Used in both formal and informal contexts, mainly for machines and containers, not for people.
Spanish: dispensador - surtidor (máquina)Portuguese (BR): dispenser - aparelho dispensadorPortuguese (PT): dispensador - aparelho dispensadorChinese (Simplified): 分配器 - 自动售货机Chinese (Traditional): 分配器 - 自動售貨機Hindi: डिस्पेंसर - वितरक मशीनArabic: موزع - آلة توزيعBengali: ডিস্পেনসার - সরবরাহকারী যন্ত্রRussian: диспенсер - автомат выдачиJapanese: ディスペンサー - 自動供給機Vietnamese: máy phân phát - thiết bị phân phốiKorean: 디스펜서 - 자동 분배기Turkish: dispanser - dağıtıcı makineUrdu: ڈسپنسر - چیز تقسیم کرنے والی مشینIndonesian: dispenser - mesin penyalur
Example Sentences
This water dispenser gives cold and hot water.
basic
Please use the soap dispenser by the sink.
basic
The candy dispenser is empty.
basic
You just press the button and the dispenser gives you a cup of coffee.
natural
At the cinema, there’s a popcorn dispenser near the entrance.
natural
Don't forget to fill up the sanitizer dispenser before guests arrive.
natural