appliance

American  

[uh-plahy-uhns] / əˈplaɪ əns /

noun

1. an instrument, apparatus, or device for a particular purpose or use.

2. a piece of equipment, usually operated electrically, especially for use in the home or for performance of domestic chores, as a refrigerator, washing machine, or toaster.

3. the act of applying; application.

4. Archaic. a measure; stratagem.

5. Obsolete. compliance.

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verb (used with object)

applianced, appliancing

1. to equip with appliances.

   a fully applianced kitchen.

appliance British  

/ əˈplaɪəns /

noun

1. a machine or device, esp an electrical one used domestically

2. any piece of equipment having a specific function

3. a device fitted to a machine or tool to adapt it for a specific purpose

4. another name for a fire engine

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Other Word Forms

• reappliance noun

Etymology

Origin of appliance

First recorded in 1555–65; apply + -ance

Example Sentences

David Tepper, the billionaire founder of hedge fund Appaloosa Management, on Wednesday criticized Whirlpool WHR -0.88%decrease; red down pointing triangle , accusing the appliance maker of destroying shareholder value and calling for sweeping strategic changes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Whirlpool sank 8.8% after the home appliance company announced public offerings of common stock and depositary shares.

From Barron's

Whirlpool sank 8.8% after the home appliance company announced public offerings of common stock and depositary shares.

From Barron's

Chips are found in everything from missiles and jet fighters to smartphones, AI servers, appliances and electric toys.

From The Wall Street Journal

I’ve even been able to earn some money selling lightly used clothing and kitchen appliances to local secondhand stores and on online marketplaces.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• device
• gadget
• instrument
• tool