appliance
noun
an instrument, apparatus, or device for a particular purpose or use.
appliances
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pluralof appliance.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it sent two appliances to the incident shortly before 16:30 to support emergency services partners.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
It also featured what we’d now call a “vintage” kitchen, featuring antique appliances.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026
"Lu-An" has some 2,000 plastic cylinders of soil and compost to give 100 watts of output, enough to power a rice cooker and other appliances.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
The company is counting on a 25% tariff on imported appliances to force its foreign competitors to raise prices, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
I took a deep breath, knowing what Mother would advise me to say: fine strong kids, a husband to take care of, shiny new appliances to cook tasty yet healthful meals in.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
