appliance
uh-PLEYE-uhns
Appliance (noun) means a device, usually electrical, designed to perform a specific household or office task. Example: “The kitchen was fitted with brand-new appliances.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
Recorded since the 1560s, from English apply + -ance.
Class of 1560
appliance joined the language around 1560.
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Rhymes for appliance
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What does “appliance” mean?
The word “appliance” means a device, usually electrical, designed to perform a specific household or office task. In plain terms, a machine built for a particular job, especially in the home, like a fridge or oven.
How do you pronounce “appliance”?
“Appliance” is pronounced uh-PLEYE-uhns (/əˈplaɪ.əns/ in IPA).
How do you use “appliance” in a sentence?
Here is “appliance” used in a sentence: “The kitchen was fitted with brand-new appliances.”
What part of speech is “appliance”?
“Appliance” is a noun.
Where does the word “appliance” come from?
The word “appliance” dates back to around 1560. Recorded since the 1560s, from English apply + -ance.
Is “appliance” a common word?
“Appliance” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
