pharmacies
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈfɑɹməsiz// UK //fˈɑːməsɪz// phar·ma·cies
n. shops where you can buy medicine and get health advice. They are the places where you take a doctor's note to get your pills.
n. plural form of 'pharmacy'; refers to retail establishments where medicinal drugs are dispensed and sold. Often used to describe the physical premises or the professional services provided therein.
Most pharmacies are closed on Sundays.
The government is encouraging local pharmacies to provide flu vaccinations to help reduce the pressure on hospitals.
In many rural areas, independent pharmacies serve as the primary point of contact for healthcare advice when the nearest clinic is miles away.
Usage
Plural form of 'pharmacy'; requires a plural verb and can be used with 'many' or 'several'.