Definition

A person who sells or prepares medicines and drugs for customers.

Example

The druggist helped me find the right medicine for my cold.

Conversation

I need to pick up a prescription from the druggist today.

Oh, is that the one for your allergy medication?

Yeah, I can't believe how often I have to visit the druggist lately.

It's tough, but at least they're always so helpful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Druggist** → The word is formed from "drug" (from Middle English *drogge*, meaning a substance used for medicinal purposes) and the suffix "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with). A druggist is a person who is involved in the practice of selling or dispensing drugs.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'drug' as a medicinal substance and '-ist' as someone who practices or works with it. This helps you remember that a druggist is someone who works with drugs.

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