Fixture: meaning, definitions and examples

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fixture

[ ˈfɪkstʃər ]

^{Context #1}

sports

A piece of equipment or furniture that is fixed in position and usually used in a specific location.

Synonyms

apparatus, equipment, furniture

Examples of usage

The basketball hoop is a fixture on the playground.
The goalposts are fixtures on the soccer field.

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home improvement

A piece of hardware or plumbing that is attached to a structure and considered permanent.

Synonyms

attachment, hardware, plumbing

Examples of usage

The light fixture in the hallway needs to be replaced.
She installed a new fixture in the bathroom.

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business

A person or thing long established in the same place or position.

Synonyms

institution, regular, staple

Examples of usage

He is a fixture in the local community.
The old clock tower is a fixture in the town square.

Translations

Translations of the word "fixture" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acessório

🇮🇳 फिक्स्चर

🇩🇪 Armatur

🇮🇩 perlengkapan

🇺🇦 пристрій

🇵🇱 armatura

🇯🇵 設備

🇫🇷 dispositif

🇪🇸 accesorio

🇹🇷 armatür

🇰🇷 고정 장치

🇸🇦 تركيبة

🇨🇿 svítidlo

🇸🇰 svietidlo

🇨🇳 装置

🇸🇮 naprava

🇮🇸 festing

🇰🇿 құрылғы

🇬🇪 ფიქსტურა

🇦🇿 armatura

🇲🇽 accesorio

Word origin

The word 'fixture' originated in the 16th century from the Latin word 'fixus', meaning 'fixed'. It initially referred to a person's position or place, later evolving to include objects or equipment that are fixed in place. Over time, 'fixture' has become a versatile term used in various contexts, from sports to home improvement and business.