chemist's
Definition
Noun: 1. A pharmacy; a retail shop where medicines and other health-related articles are sold, typically under the supervision of a qualified pharmacist. This term specifically refers to the shop itself, not the person (chemist/pharmacist). It is commonly used in British English.
Usage
- The word "chemist's" is a possessive noun (short for "chemist's shop") used to denote the place of business. It functions as a singular noun.
- It is primarily used in British English. The equivalent in American English is "pharmacy" or "drugstore".
Examples
- Noun:
- I need to stop by the chemist's to pick up my prescription.
- You can buy sunscreen and shampoo at the chemist's on the high street.
- She works at the local chemist's.
Advanced Usage
- "At the chemist's": A common prepositional phrase indicating location.
- I'll meet you at the chemist's after work.
Variants and Related Words
- Chemist (noun): In British English, this can mean a pharmacist (the professional) or a scientist specializing in chemistry. The shop is the "chemist's".
- Pharmacy (noun): The more formal or technical term for a chemist's; used in both British and American English.
- Drugstore (noun): The common American English equivalent, which often also sells a wider range of goods like cosmetics, snacks, and magazines.
- Apothecary (noun): An archaic or historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines; sometimes used poetically or for specialist shops.
Synonyms
- Pharmacy
- Drugstore (US)
- Apothecary (archaic/formal)
Related Phrases
- To go to the chemist's: The standard phrase for visiting the shop.
- I must go to the chemist's; I've run out of painkillers.
Noun
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a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold
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