Appliance Definition

ə-plīəns
appliances
noun
appliances
A device or instrument designed to perform a specific function, especially an electrical device, such as a toaster, for household use.
A store that sells the newest kitchen appliances.
American Heritage
A device or machine for performing a specific task.
Stoves, irons, etc. are household appliances.
Webster's New World
A dental or surgical device designed to perform a therapeutic or corrective function.
American Heritage Medicine

The act of applying; application.

Wiktionary

An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (at least used) as a means to a specific end (often specified).

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Other Word Forms of Appliance

Noun

Singular:
appliance
Plural:
appliances

Origin of Appliance

  • Recorded since the 1560s. From the English apply + -ance.

    From Wiktionary

  • From apply

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Appliance Sentence Examples

  • The analysing appliance constitutes the main feature of a spectroscope.

  • Hence the following appliance was worked out by Lieutenant Solari and officers in the Italian navy.

  • It is defective in every modern appliance.

  • A toaster oven is a great small appliance to have in your home.

  • If you love to make cookies, cakes or homemade ice cream, you will find this appliance to be a huge a help to you.

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Words Starting With

AAPAPP

Words Ending With

ECENCE

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Words Starting With A and Ending With E

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With A9 Letter Words Ending With E