pharmacist
Translation
pharmacist, chemist
Examples
The pharmacist filled my prescription.
The pharmacist filled my prescription.
Ask the pharmacist for advice on this medication.
Ask the pharmacist for advice on this medication.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) pharmacist a person who prepares and sells medicines The pharmacist is very helpful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: druggist, chemist (UK)
Etymology
From Greek 'pharmakon' (drug) + '-ist' (a person who does something).
Memory Tips
Think of a person ('-ist') who works in a 'pharmacy'.