fixture

noun
UK: /ˈfɪkstʃər/
US: /ˈfɪkstʃər/

  1. A thing that is fixed in place, especially a piece of equipment or furniture.

    1. The light fixture needs a new bulb soon, it is flickering.
    2. The bathroom fixtures were outdated, so we decided to remodel the whole space.

  2. A person or thing regarded as a permanent or well-established feature of a place or organization.

    1. He's a fixture at the local bar; everyone knows him.
    2. The old clock tower is a fixture of the town, a beloved landmark.

  3. A sporting event arranged for a particular date and time.

    1. The football fixture is scheduled for next Saturday.
    2. Fans eagerly awaited the announcement of the fixture list for the new season.

Synonyms

appliance fitting component element landmark feature tradition game match event
fixture transitive-verb

  1. To attach or fix something securely.

    1. Fixture the sign to the wall.
    2. You must properly fixture the shelf to prevent it from falling down.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fixture" in English means: A thing that is fixed in place, especially a piece of equipment or furniture., A person or thing regarded as a permanent or well-established feature of a place or organization., A sporting event arranged for a particular date and time..

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

Synonyms for "fixture": appliance, fitting, component, element, landmark, feature, tradition, game, match, event.

Example usage of "fixture": "The light fixture needs a new bulb soon, it is flickering.". More examples on the page.