Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: likewise a small act of folly unto him that is esteemed for wisdom and honour.
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Apothecary
/əˈpɑθəˌkɛəɹi/
Synonyms for "apothecary" (78 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (16)
Noun(6 words)
Strong matches (23)
confectionerydispenserdress shopdruggistdrugstoredry goods storefloristfloristsfur salonfurniture storegallipotgift shophaberdasheryhardware storehat shophobby shopironmongeryjewelers
Noun(5 words)
Related words (39)
jewelry storeleather goods storeliquor storeluggage shopmillinermillinersnovelty shoppackage storepharmaceutistpharmacistpharmacyposologistsaddleryschlock houseschlock shopsecondhand shopsecondhand storeshoe storesmoke shopspecialty shop
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sporting goods storestationersstationery storesweater shopsweet shopthrift shoptobacco storetobacconisttobacconiststoy shoptrimming storeused-car lot
Noun(7 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: pharmacist, antique, antique store, apothecarylike, archaic.
- Sentence evidence is available for apothecary, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "apothecary".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "apothecary"
Keep "apothecary" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "apothecary" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "apothecary", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "apothecary" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesPCPaesthetic descriptorcaregiverhealth care providerhealth professionalhistorical descriptormedical termpharmacology termprimary care providerprofessionretail establishment
More specific
10 entriesantique fixturesapothecary jarsdispensarydispensary keeperdrug preparationherbal shopherbalistmedicine bottlesperiod furnishingsvintage decor
Collocations
10 entriesapothecary cabinetapothecary cabinetsapothecary drawersapothecary jarsapothecary medicinesapothecary shelvesapothecary shopapothecary tinctureherbal apothecaryhistorical apothecary
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
12 total sentences available.
Julius Gustav Neubronner was a German apothecary and inventor.
Source: tatoeba (8733040)
Visitors get a feel for the colonial lifestyle by watching the costumed interpreters practice ancient crafts, such as blacksmithing and brickmaking, in much the same way they were practiced in 1700s America. People can stop by the apothecary to find out which medicines were used in colonial times or they can check out the milliner for fashionable accessories of the day.
Source: tatoeba (12212385)
What does Romeo buy from the apothecary to take his own life in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet?
Source: tatoeba (13381290)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "apothecary"?
Closest matches include pharmacist, antique, antique store, apothecarylike, archaic.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "apothecary"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.