Apothecary

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Pronunciation: /əˈpɑːθəˌkɛri/

Definitions of apothecary

noun a pharmacy or drugstore

Example Sentences

A1 The apothecary sold me some medicine for my headache.

A2 In the olden days, people would visit the apothecary for herbal remedies.

B1 The apothecary carefully measured out the ingredients for the potion.

B2 The apothecary's shop was filled with jars of various herbs and tinctures.

C1 The apothecary was known for his expertise in creating custom remedies for his patients.

C2 The apothecary's knowledge of botanical medicine was unparalleled in the region.

Examples of apothecary in a Sentence

formal The apothecary carefully measured out the ingredients for the prescription.

informal I always go to the apothecary to get my vitamins and supplements.

slang I heard the apothecary has some really good stuff for headaches.

figurative She was like an apothecary, always knowing the right remedy for any situation.

Grammatical Forms of apothecary

plural

apothecaries

comparative

more apothecary

superlative

most apothecary

present tense

apothecaries

future tense

will apothecary

perfect tense

have apothecaried

continuous tense

is apothecarying

singular

apothecary

positive degree

apothecary

infinitive

to apothecary

gerund

apothecarying

participle

apothecaried

Origin and Evolution of apothecary

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'apothecary' originated from the Latin word 'apothēcārius', which means 'storekeeper'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a person who prepared and sold medicines, the term 'apothecary' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to pharmacists and drugstores.