noun C1 Advanced Uncommon

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.”

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noun

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 notes

In 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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

appliances plural

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Etymology

Recorded since the 1560s, from English apply + -ance.

· First attested 1560

Class of 1560 appliance joined the language around 1560.

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Synonyms

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Rhymes for appliance

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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