operatory

American  

[op-er-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈɒp ər əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

noun

plural

operatories

1. a room or other area with special equipment and facilities, as for dental surgery, scientific experiments, or the like.

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adjective

1. operative.

Etymology

Origin of operatory

1645–55; operate + -ory ¹, -ory ²; compare Late Latin operātōrius working, acting

Example Sentences

“I work in my grandpa’s old operatory,” Keck-Flory said.

From Washington Times

The 35-foot mobile dental truck has two operatory chairs to provide preventive and restorative dental care.

From Washington Times