Appliance: meaning, definitions and examples

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appliance

[ əˈplaɪəns ]

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kitchen

A device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task, typically a domestic one.

Synonyms

device, instrument, tool

Examples of usage

The new dishwasher is a high-tech appliance that saves time and water.
She bought a new coffee maker, the latest kitchen appliance on the market.

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general

A machine or tool used for a specific purpose.

Synonyms

apparatus, implement, machine

Examples of usage

The store sells various household appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines.
He fixed the broken appliance in the office with his handy toolkit.

Translations

Translations of the word "appliance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aparelho

🇮🇳 उपकरण

🇩🇪 Gerät

🇮🇩 perangkat

🇺🇦 прилад

🇵🇱 urządzenie

🇯🇵 器具 (きぐ)

🇫🇷 appareil

🇪🇸 aparato

🇹🇷 cihaz

🇰🇷 장치

🇸🇦 جهاز

🇨🇿 zařízení

🇸🇰 zariadenie

🇨🇳 设备 (shèbèi)

🇸🇮 naprava

🇮🇸 tæki

🇰🇿 құрылғы

🇬🇪 აპარატი

🇦🇿 cihaz

🇲🇽 aparato

Word origin

The word 'appliance' originated in the early 17th century from the Latin word 'applicare,' meaning 'to apply.' Initially, it referred to the action of applying or attaching. Over time, the term evolved to describe devices or machines that apply energy or perform specific tasks. In modern usage, 'appliance' commonly refers to domestic or household machines.