Appliance: meaning, definitions and examples

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appliance

 

[ ษ™หˆplaษชษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

kitchen

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

Synonyms

device, instrument, tool.

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Word Description / Examples
appliance

Used when referring to household or office equipment that performs a specific function, typically electrical.

  • The microwave is a common kitchen appliance.
  • They bought a new washing machine, which is a very useful appliance.
device

Used for a broad range of electronic or mechanical objects designed for specific tasks, often with technological components.

  • She connected her phone to the Bluetooth device.
  • A hearing aid is a small device to assist those with hearing impairments.
tool

Refers to objects used to perform work, usually manually operated, and can be used in various crafts or repairs.

  • A hammer is an essential tool for carpentry.
  • She used a wrench to tighten the bolts.
instrument

Often used in scientific, medical, or musical contexts to refer to tools or equipment that require precision or skill.

  • The scientist carefully calibrated the measuring instrument.
  • He played the violin, which is a beautiful musical instrument.

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.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A machine or tool used for a specific purpose.

Synonyms

apparatus, implement, machine.

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Word Description / Examples
appliance

Commonly refers to household devices or tools that have a specific function.

  • The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances like a refrigerator and a dishwasher.
  • She bought a new washing machine to replace the old appliance.
machine

Broadly used to describe mechanical devices that perform tasks, ranging from simple tools to complex systems.

  • The factory relies on heavy machines to produce goods.
  • An ATM is a machine that dispenses cash.
apparatus

Usually suggests a complex device or a group of equipment used for a specific purpose, often in scientific contexts.

  • The laboratory is filled with scientific apparatus for various experiments.
  • Firefighters used breathing apparatus to enter the building.
implement

Generally denotes a tool or piece of equipment that is used to perform a task. Often implies manual and practical use.

  • Farmers use various implements to plow the fields.
  • A rake is a simple garden implement.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aparelho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเค•เคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gerรคt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perangkat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะปะฐะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ urzฤ…dzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ™จๅ…ท (ใใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท appareil

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aparato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cihaz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู‡ุงุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zaล™รญzenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zariadenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎพๅค‡ (shรจbรจi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ naprava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรฆki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ั‹ะปา“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒžแƒแƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cihaz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aparato

Etymology

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.

See also: applicability, applicable, applicant, applicants, application, applicator, applied, applier, apply, applying, inapplicability, inapplicable, misapplication, misapply.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,246, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.