convenience
Americannoun
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conveniences
plural
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the quality of being convenient; suitability.
- Synonyms:
- availability, handiness, utility
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anything that saves or simplifies work, adds to one's ease or comfort, etc., as an appliance, utensil, or the like.
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a convenient situation or time.
at your convenience.
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advantage or accommodation.
a shelter for the convenience of travelers.
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Chiefly British. water closet.
adjective
noun
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the state or quality of being suitable or opportune
the convenience of the hour
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a convenient time or situation
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at a time suitable to you
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formal as soon as possible
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usefulness, comfort, or facility
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an object that is particularly useful, esp a labour-saving device
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euphemistic a lavatory, esp a public one
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to take advantage of; impose upon
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of convenience
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin convenientia “harmony, agreement,” from convenient-, stem of conveniēns “coming together” ( see convenient) + -ia -ia
Explanation
Even though the real reason you want the newest phone is that it's incredibly cool looking, you might pretend that what interests you is its convenience, or how easy and useful it will be. The noun convenience is a quality of ease or accessibility. Just think of a convenience store, which is arranged to be easy to get in and out of, and sells things you might need to grab on your way home. Some things are referred to as a convenience if the whole reason for their existence is to make life easier in some way, like electricity, indoor plumbing, and microwaveable meals.
Vocabulary lists containing convenience
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Example Sentences
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See Examples For:
Much of the convenience and simplicity are illusory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
They were followed on Monday by an explosion at a convenience store.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
"Because the crowns can be custom-printed for each patient on the same day, this approach offers greater personalization, faster treatment and the convenience of receiving a permanent restoration in a single visit."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
The bargain is convenience, and often it genuinely is convenient.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
And Justin is making a beeline for a convenience store to look for food.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
He might also prefer a suburban lifestyle full of conveniences to a rural one.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Charging stations are generally co-located with restaurants and other conveniences to take advantage of while charging.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
At the same time, daily conveniences are generally in easy walking distance for many residents.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
July 10 is officially the day America reclaims one of its greatest culinary conveniences: the McDonald’s Snack Wrap.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2025
As the opening draws near, apprehensions of small business owners rise, while others welcome the employment opportunities and shopping conveniences a SmartMart promises.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
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