convenience

[kənˈviːniəns]

convenience Definition

• 1. the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty
• 2. the quality of being useful, easy or suitable for a particular purpose

Using convenience: Examples

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

• Example

  The convenience of online shopping has made it very popular.

• Example

  I chose this hotel because of its location and convenience.

• Example

  The convenience of having a car is undeniable.

• Example

  The store is open 24 hours for the convenience of its customers.

convenience Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for convenience

• ease
• comfort
• facility
• advantage
• benefit

Antonyms for convenience

• inconvenience
• disadvantage

Idioms Using convenience

• at your convenience

  when you have time and are able to do something

  Example

  Please call me back at your convenience.

• for convenience's sake

  to make things easier or more convenient

  Example

  We decided to meet at the coffee shop for convenience's sake.

• take the path of least resistance

  choose the easiest or most convenient option

  Example

  I decided to take the path of least resistance and just agree with my boss.

Phrases with convenience

• convenience food

  food that is quick and easy to prepare and eat

  Example

  I don't have time to cook, so I usually eat convenience food.

• convenience store

  a small retail store that sells a limited range of everyday items such as groceries, snacks, and drinks, often open 24 hours a day

  Example

  I stopped at the convenience store to buy some milk.

• convenience fee

  an additional charge for a service that is provided for the customer's convenience

  Example

  I had to pay a convenience fee for using my credit card to buy tickets online.

Origins of convenience

from Latin 'convenientia', meaning 'meeting together'

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Summary: convenience in Brief

The term 'convenience' [kənˈviːniəns] refers to the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty, or the quality of being useful, easy, or suitable for a particular purpose. It can refer to anything from online shopping to having a car, and extends into phrases like 'at your convenience,' and idioms like 'take the path of least resistance,' denoting choosing the easiest option.