The term dispenser typically imply a

machine A machine is a physical system using Power (physics), power to apply Force, forces and control Motion, movement to perform an action. The term is commonly applied to artificial devices, such as those employing engines or motors, but also to na ...

or container which is designed to release a specific amount of its content, usually

liquid A liquid is a nearly incompressible fluid that conforms to the shape of its container but retains a (nearly) constant volume independent of pressure. As such, it is one of the four fundamental states of matter (the others being solid, gas, a ...

s or powders/fine granular materials. In common usage, a dispenser may also refer to: * # *

Devices

Candy

* Klik Rockets Dispenser, a candy dispenser *

Pez dispenser Pez (, ; stylised as PEZ) is the brand name of an Austrian candy and associated manual candy dispensers. The candy is a pressed, dry, straight-edged, curved-corner block 15 mm ( inch) long, 8 mm ( inch) wide and 5 mm ...

, a candy dispenser

Hygiene

* Automatic toothpaste dispenser, a device used to contain and dispense toothpaste *

Paper-towel dispenser A paper-towel dispenser is a device that dispenses paper towels in a public toilet so that hands can be dried after hand washing. Some are operated by a handle, some by pulling the paper from the dispenser, and others by automatic dispensation in ...

, a device that dispenses paper towels *

Soap dispenser A soap dispenser (in Europe mostly known as a soap squirter) is a device that, when manipulated or triggered appropriately, dispenses soap (usually in small, single-use quantities). It can be manually operated using a handle or can be automatic. ...

, a device that, when manipulated or triggered appropriately, yields soap *

Hand sanitizer Hand sanitizer (also known as hand antiseptic, hand disinfectant, hand rub, or handrub) is a liquid, gel or foam generally used to kill many viruses/bacteria/microorganisms on the hands. In most settings, hand washing with soap and water is ge ...

dispenser, a device that gives out hand sanitiser

Medicine

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Dispenser (prescription) The term dispenser typically imply a machine or container which is designed to release a specific amount of its content, usually liquids or powders/fine granular materials. In common usage, a dispenser may also refer to: * # * Devices * C ...

, a health professional who makes up prescriptions, such as a

pharmacist A pharmacist, also known as a chemist (Commonwealth English) or a druggist (North American and, archaically, Commonwealth English), is a healthcare professional who prepares, controls and distributes medicines and provides advice and instructi ...

or a pharmaconomist * Hearing aid dispenser, an entity that sells hearing aid * Pill dispenser, items which release medication at specified times

Others

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Cash dispenser An automated teller machine (ATM) or cash machine (in British English) is an electronic telecommunications device that enables customers of financial institutions to perform financial transactions, such as cash withdrawals, deposits, f ...

, Device used to process cash present operation in automated teller machine (ATM) *

Label dispenser Label dispensers and label applicators are machines built to simplify the process of removing a label from its liner or backing tape. Some are bench-top for dispensing the labels while others include the application of the label to the item (suc ...

, machines built to simplify the process of removing a label from its liner or backing tape * Media dispenser, a device for dispensing small units of liquid laboratory media *

Powder measure A powder measure is a device for dispensing consistent amounts of smokeless powder as charges for handloading cartridges used as small arms ammunition. Propellant evolution Firearms using gunpowder could be loaded using a small scoop or charge ...

, a device for dispensing uniform amounts from a propellant hopper while handloading small arms ammunition * Tape dispenser, an object that holds a roll of tape and has a mechanism at one end to shear the tape * Vending machines, which dispense beverages, candy, chips, sandwiches, and other foods *

Water dispenser A water dispenser, known as water cooler (if used for cooling only), is a machine that dispenses and often also cools or heats up water with a refrigeration unit. It is commonly located near the restroom due to closer access to plumbing. A drain ...

, a device designed to dispense hot or cold water *

Wine dispenser Wine dispensers are devices designed to serve and preserve wines. Dispensers store stored wines at cool temperatures and oxygen Oxygen is the chemical element with the symbol O and atomic number 8. It is a member of the chalcogen g ...

, a device designed to serve and preserve wines * An automated dispenser used for order picking in warehouses

People

Le Despenser Despencer (le Despencer) or Despenser is an occupational surname referring to the medieval court office of steward, most commonly associated with Norman-English barons of the 13th- and 14th-centuries and their descendants. Notable people with this ...