noun
appliance
uh-PLEYE-uhns
noun
1
A device, usually electrical, designed to perform a specific household or office task.
"The kitchen was fitted with brand-new appliances."
"A washing machine is one of the most-used appliances in the home."
How to Use Appliance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA machine built for a particular job, especially in the home, like a fridge or oven.
Common pairings
household appliance
kitchen appliance
electrical appliance
Word Forms
appliances plural
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Etymology
Recorded since the 1560s, from English apply + -ance.