Appliance

usgb/əˈplaɪəns/
noun

A machine or device designed to perform a specific task, usually in the home.

She bought a new kitchen appliance that can make coffee, toast bread, and cook eggs all at once.
Visual representation of "appliance" - A machine or device designed to perform a specific task, usually in the home

Often appears as...

  • home appliance
  • kitchen appliance
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Home Use

Appliances often refer to devices used daily at home for chores, comfort, or convenience.

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Could you unload the dishwasher, please? It's an essential household appliance.
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Specific Tasks

An appliance typically has a distinct function, such as heating food or cleaning.

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Use the blender appliance to puree the vegetables for the soup.
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Modern Conveniences

The word appliance conveys modernity as it is mostly associated with recent technological advances.

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The smart home system integrates all your appliances for easier control.
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