noun
chemist
A person qualified to prepare and supply medicines.
The British chemist prepares the prescribed medicine.
Etymology
The older root names alchemy and the preparation of substances. The practitioner’s name developed a pharmacy sense for someone whose work includes preparing and supplying medicines.
More examples
- He asked the chemist about the prescription.
- She explained that chemist meant pharmacist there.
- Several chemists worked at the pharmacy.
Forms
chemist · chemists
Similar words
- pharmacist
- The usual American professional title.
- druggist
- An older American term for a pharmacist or pharmacy operator.