appliance

noun
UK: /əˈplaɪ.əns/
US: /əˈplaɪ.əns/

  1. A machine that is used in the home to do a particular job, such as cooking or cleaning.

    1. We bought a new kitchen appliance. [ ] [ ]
    2. The store sells a wide range of household appliances, from refrigerators to toasters. [ ] [ ]

  2. A piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task, especially in a technical or industrial context.

    1. The factory uses several robotic appliances. [ ] [ ]
    2. This laboratory appliance is essential for conducting accurate scientific experiments. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

device machine equipment gadget

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "appliance" in English means: A machine that is used in the home to do a particular job, such as cooking or cleaning., A piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task, especially in a technical or industrial context..

The phonetic transcription of "appliance" is /əˈplaɪ.əns/ in British English and /əˈplaɪ.əns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "appliance": device, machine, equipment, gadget.

Example usage of "appliance": "We bought a new kitchen appliance.". More examples on the page.