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appliance

[əˈplaɪəns]

appliance Definition

a device or machine used in the home, such as a stove, refrigerator, or washing machine.

Using appliance: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "appliance" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The kitchen was equipped with modern appliances.

  • Example

    We need to repair the broken appliance.

  • Example

    He bought a new appliance for his apartment.

appliance Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for appliance

Phrases with appliance

  • an appliance used in the home, such as a vacuum cleaner or dishwasher

    Example

    The store sells a wide range of household appliances.

  • a store that sells household appliances

    Example

    I went to the appliance store to buy a new refrigerator.

  • the act of fixing a broken household appliance

    Example

    We called a technician to do the appliance repair.

Origins of appliance

from Latin 'applicare', meaning 'to apply'

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Summary: appliance in Brief

An 'appliance' [əˈplaɪəns] is a device or machine used in the home, such as a stove, refrigerator, or washing machine. It can also refer to other instruments or gadgets. Phrases like 'household appliance' and 'appliance store' denote the context of use or purchase, while 'appliance repair' refers to the act of fixing a broken appliance.