appliance

[ uh-plahy-uhns ]
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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.

  1. the act of applying; application.

  2. Archaic. a measure; stratagem.

  3. Obsolete. compliance.

verb (used with object),ap·pli·anced, ap·pli·anc·ing.
  1. to equip with appliances: a fully applianced kitchen.

Origin of appliance

1
First recorded in 1555–65; apply + -ance

Other words from appliance

  • re·ap·pli·ance, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for appliance

appliance

/ (əˈplaɪəns) /


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

  2. any piece of equipment having a specific function

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

  2. another name for a fire engine

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