appliance

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /əˈplaɪəns/
• SAMPA: /@"plaI@ns/

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Noun

Singular appliance

Plural appliances

Some kitchen appliances (2)

1. The act of applying; application.
2. (countable) A useful object made for a specific purpose. Appliances are often powered by electricity or by a small motor, used in homes and in offices.
3. (countable) An attachment or part of some tool; equipment attachment.

Related words

• home appliance