appliance

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
  2. noun durable goods for home or office use

Etymology

Recorded since the 1560s. From the English apply + -ance.

In classic literature

Synonyms

contraption, contrivance, convenience, gadget, gizmo, gismo, widget

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