fixture
FIHKS-chuh
Fixture (noun) means a permanent fitting or appliance attached to a building, such as a sink or light. Example: “The lease includes all fixtures and fittings.”
noun
1
A permanent fitting or appliance attached to a building, such as a sink or light.
"The lease includes all fixtures and fittings."
"They installed a new lighting fixture in the hallway."
2
A scheduled sports match or event.
"Saturday's fixture was postponed due to rain."
3
A person or thing so constantly present somewhere that they seem a permanent part of it.
"He's been a fixture at the local pub for thirty years."
How to use fixture
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA permanently installed item, a scheduled match, or someone/something that's always around.
Common pairings
light fixture
sports fixture
a fixture of the community
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Word forms
- Plural
- fixtures
- Third person singular
- fixtures
- Past tense
- fixtured
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The lease includes all _____ and fittings.
Etymology
An altered form of the older word "fixure," reshaped to match "mixture."
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Rhymes for fixture
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What does “fixture” mean?
The word “fixture” means a permanent fitting or appliance attached to a building, such as a sink or light. In plain terms, a permanently installed item, a scheduled match, or someone/something that's always around.
How do you pronounce “fixture”?
“Fixture” is pronounced FIHKS-chuh (/ˈfɪks.t͡ʃɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fixture” in a sentence?
Here is “fixture” used in a sentence: “The lease includes all fixtures and fittings.”
What part of speech is “fixture”?
“Fixture” is a noun.
Is “fixture” a common word?
“Fixture” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “fixture” have?
“Fixture” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a permanent fitting or appliance attached to a building, such as a sink or light.
What is the difference between a fixture and a fitting in a house?
A fixture is permanently attached to a building, such as a built-in sink or a wired light, and legally stays with the property when it is sold. A fitting is not permanently fixed - it's an item like a curtain or a freestanding lamp that can be removed without damaging the structure.
What does "fixture" mean in sports?
In sports, a fixture is a scheduled match or event, such as a football fixture between two teams on a particular date. A "fixture list" is simply the schedule of upcoming games for a team or competition.
Why do people call someone "a fixture" at a place?
Calling a person a fixture means they are so constantly present somewhere that they seem like a permanent part of it, similar to a fixed piece of furniture. It's often used affectionately, such as describing a regular customer as "a fixture at the local pub."
