appliance

noun
ap·pli·ance
/əˈplaɪ.əns/

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

Other meanings

A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic functions (household appliance) and/or in offices.
An attachment, a piece of equipment to adapt another tool or machine to a specific purpose.

Related words

applianced
appliancelike
Dahl appliance
appliance computer
fire appliance
twin block appliance
white appliance

Example sentences

“What kitchen appliance do you use every day?”
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Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “appliance” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.