CultureJuly 25, 2026
apothecary
uh-PAH-thuh-ker-ee
Definition
A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicinal drugs and remedies, or the shop where such items were sold.
How do you pronounce apothecary?
Apothecary is pronounced uh-PAH-thuh-ker-ee (IPA: //əˈpɑθɪˌkɛri//).
Where does apothecary come from?
The word comes from the Greek 'apothēkē', meaning a storehouse or barn, entering English via Middle French to designate a storekeeper who specialized in pharmaceutical supplies.
In the news
The word is used in a list of local events to refer to a specific 'Apothecary Night Shift,' likely a historical or themed experience at a site that once functioned as a pharmacy.
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