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appliance
[ uh-plahy-uhns ]
noun
- an instrument, apparatus, or device for a particular purpose or use.
- a piece of equipment, usually operated electrically, especially for use in the home or for performance of domestic chores, as a refrigerator, washing machine, or toaster.
- the act of applying; application.
- Archaic. a measure; stratagem.
- Obsolete. compliance.
verb (used with object)
- to equip with appliances:
a fully applianced kitchen.
appliance
/ əˈɪəԲ /
noun
- a machine or device, esp an electrical one used domestically
- any piece of equipment having a specific function
- a device fitted to a machine or tool to adapt it for a specific purpose
- another name for a fire engine
Other 51Թ Forms
- a·aԳ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of appliance1
Example Sentences
Researchers from the University of Bath say the increasingly popular domestic appliances are, on average, in use for less than two hours per day, but could be working considerably harder - with some modifications.
The air fryer is truly a wonder appliance.
But with a range of incentives, from subsidies for household appliances to "silver trains" for travelling retirees, that could change.
Many builders are trying to budget for rising costs but are frustrated because they don’t know what construction materials and appliances, such as stoves and air conditioners, will cost in the months ahead.
There are currently ten fire appliances and 33 firefighters in attendance on the Glenshane Road.
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