appliance
Translation
appliance, device, gadget
Examples
A washing machine is a home appliance.
A washing machine is a home appliance.
The shop sells kitchen appliances.
The shop sells kitchen appliances.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) ((household/kitchen/electrical)) appliance a device for a specific task A fridge is a kitchen appliance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: device, gadget, machine, contraption
Etymology
From the verb 'apply' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ance'. It originally meant 'the action of applying'.
Memory Tips
Think of things you 'apply' to a task at home, like a toaster for making toast or a washing machine for cleaning clothes.