convenience

[kuhn-veen-yuhns]

noun

1. the quality of being convenient; suitability.

   Synonyms: availability, handiness, utility

2. anything that saves or simplifies work, adds to one's ease or comfort, etc., as an appliance, utensil, or the like.

3. a convenient situation or time.

   at your convenience.

4. advantage or accommodation.

   a shelter for the convenience of travelers.

5. Chiefly British.,  water closet.

adjective

1. easy to obtain, use, or reach; made for convenience.

   convenience utensils that can be discarded after use.

convenience

/ kənˈviːnɪəns /

noun

1. the state or quality of being suitable or opportune

   the convenience of the hour

2. a convenient time or situation

3. at a time suitable to you

4. formal,  as soon as possible

5. usefulness, comfort, or facility

6. an object that is particularly useful, esp a labour-saving device

7. euphemistic,  a lavatory, esp a public one

8. to take advantage of; impose upon

Word History and Origins

Origin of convenience¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin convenientia “harmony, agreement,” from convenient-, stem of conveniēns “coming together” ( convenient ) + -ia -ia

Idioms and Phrases

see at one's convenience.

Example Sentences

"Removing such frictions, while offering some convenience benefits, is also likely to see many more people realising they've spent an awful lot more than they ever planned to," he says.

From BBC

He agreed with Mr Field that the younger generation seemed to forgo visiting butchers' shops, preferring the convenience of the supermarket.

From BBC

Occasionally it’s ideological, but more often it isn’t MAGA, communist or socialist so much as confusion and rage cloaking itself in political convenience.

From Los Angeles Times

He had just dropped Ms McCann outside her home following her shift at a convenience store when a man approached his vehicle.

From BBC

The growing popularity of convenience food in the developing world is partly responsible for the growth in obesity rates amongst children, according to Unicef.

From BBC

Related Words

• accessibility 
• accommodation 
• advantage 
• assistance 
• availability 
• benefit 
• comfort 
• ease 
• enjoyment 
• satisfaction 
• service 
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