Refill (Noun)
Meaning 1
A prescription drug that is provided again; "he got a refill of his prescription"; "the prescription specified only one refill".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor wrote a prescription with two refills in case the patient needed more medication.
- She went to the pharmacy to pick up a refill of her blood pressure medication.
- The prescription specified only one refill, so he would have to see the doctor again if he needed more.
- After taking the medication for a few weeks, he called the pharmacy to request a refill.
- The insurance company only covered one refill per month, so she had to pay out of pocket for additional medication.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A commercial product that refills a container with its appropriate contents; "he got a refill for his ball-point pen"; "he got a refill for his notebook".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She purchased a refill for her favorite fountain pen to ensure she never ran out of ink.
- The office supply store sold refills for various types of highlighters and markers.
- He bought a refill for his favorite scented candle to make his home smell nice again.
- The store offered a discount on refills for their brand of water bottles.
- She picked up a refill for her favorite gel pen to use in her art class.