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- Dictionaryappliance/əˈplʌɪəns/
noun
- 1. a device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task: "electrical and gas appliances" Similar
- 2. a fire engine: British "three fire appliances were rushed to the scene"
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a device, machine, or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine: There should be incentives for installing energy-efficient appliances. domestic / kitchen / household appliances. an appliance company / retailer / maker.
: an instrument or device designed for a particular use or function. an orthodontic appliance. specifically : a household or office device (such as a stove, fan, or refrigerator) operated by gas or electric current. c. British : fire engine. d. : an artificial part or mask that is worn as part of an actor's makeup or costume.
an instrument, apparatus, or device for a particular purpose or use. a piece of equipment, usually operated electrically, especially for use in the home or for performance of domestic chores, as a refrigerator, washing machine, or toaster. the act of applying; application.
a device, machine, or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine: There should be incentives for installing energy-efficient appliances. domestic / kitchen / household appliances. an appliance company / retailer / maker.
An appliance is a device or machine in your home that you use to do a job such as cleaning or cooking. Appliances are often electrical. [formal] ...the vacuum cleaner, washing machine and other household appliances. They are one of America's biggest domestic appliance manufacturers.
An appliance is a tool or device that performs a certain job. Your toaster is an appliance, and so is your dishwasher. Your dog? Not so much. Most modern homes are full of appliances that perform various useful tasks — or help you perform them.
a machine that is designed to do a particular thing in the home, such as preparing food, heating or cleaning. electrical/household appliances. They sell a wide range of domestic appliances—washing machines, dishwashers and so on. modern heating appliances of all types.
1. a device or machine used esp. in the home to carry out a specific function, as toasting bread or chilling food. 2. any instrument or apparatus for a particular purpose or use. 3. the act of applying; application. 4. Obs. compliance. [1555–65]
APPLIANCE definition: a piece of electrical equipment with a particular purpose in the home: . Learn more.
Appliance definition: A device or instrument designed to perform a specific function, especially an electrical device, such as a toaster, for household use.
