Fixtures: meaning, definitions and examples

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fixtures

 

[ ˈfɪkstʃərz ]

Context #1

sports

A fixture is a sports event that is scheduled to take place on a particular date and time.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

  • The football fixture between the two rival teams was highly anticipated.
  • The tennis fixture had to be rescheduled due to bad weather.
  • The fixture for the basketball tournament will be held next week.
Context #2

furniture

A fixture is a piece of equipment or furniture that is fixed in position for use.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

  • The light fixture in the hallway needed to be replaced.
  • She admired the intricate design of the bathroom fixtures.
  • The kitchen fixtures were modern and stylish.
Context #3

to fix in position

To fixture means to securely attach something in place.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

  • The plumber will fixture the new sink in the bathroom.
  • We need to fixture the shelves to the wall.

Translations

Translations of the word "fixtures" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acessórios

🇮🇳 फिक्स्चर

🇩🇪 Leuchten

🇮🇩 perlengkapan

🇺🇦 світильники

🇵🇱 oprawy

🇯🇵 フィクスチャ

🇫🇷 appareils

🇪🇸 accesorios

🇹🇷 armatürler

🇰🇷 기구

🇸🇦 تجهيزات

🇨🇿 svítidla

🇸🇰 svietidlá

🇨🇳 固定装置

🇸🇮 napeljave

🇮🇸 festingar

🇰🇿 жабдықтар

🇬🇪 ფიქსატურები

🇦🇿 quraşdırmalar

🇲🇽 accesorios

Word origin

The word 'fixture' originated from the Latin word 'fixus', meaning 'fixed'. In the 16th century, it was first used to describe something fixed in place. Over time, the term expanded to include sports events scheduled on specific dates. Today, 'fixture' is commonly used in both sports and furniture contexts.