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appliancesdevices or pieces of equipment designed to perform a specific task, typically domestic tasks

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: devices or pieces of equipment designed to perform a specific task, typically domestic tasks

Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈplaɪənsɪz/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother still doesn't trust modern appliances and prefers washing dishes by hand.
  • The power outage reminded us how dependent we are on electrical appliances.
  • He bought so many kitchen appliances that there's no counter space left for actual cooking.

appliances

NOUN

[/əˈplaɪənsɪz/]

devices or pieces of equipment designed to perform a specific task, typically domestic tasks

a mother operates a coffee maker while toast pops up from a sleek toaster nearby. Steam rises from the coffee pot as the golden-brown toast lands perfectly in the slots. A microwave hums quietly in the background while a blender whirs with fruit for smoothies. The father reaches for the freshly brewed coffee while children wait excitedly for their breakfast. Kitchen appliances work together seamlessly to help the family prepare their morning meal.  devices and equipment designed to perform specific domestic tasks
💡 Concept

a mother operates a coffee maker while toast pops up from a sleek toaster nearby. Steam rises from the coffee pot as the golden-brown toast lands perfectly in the slots. A microwave hums quietly in the background while a blender whirs with fruit for smoothies. The father reaches for the freshly brewed coffee while children wait excitedly for their breakfast. Kitchen appliances work together seamlessly to help the family prepare their morning meal. devices and equipment designed to perform specific domestic tasks

Smart appliances unite sciences with alliances!
🎵 Rhyme

Smart appliances unite sciences with alliances!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˈplaɪənsɪz/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈplaɪənsɪz/

🌳Etymology

Rootapply
Suffix--ance

🎵Rhyme

sciencesalliancescompliances
sciences
alliances
compliances

🔗Collocations

kitchen appliances
home appliances
electrical appliances
household appliances
modern appliances
energy-efficient appliances

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother still doesn't trust modern appliances and prefers washing dishes by hand.

The power outage reminded us how dependent we are on electrical appliances.

😄 Fun example

He bought so many kitchen appliances that there's no counter space left for actual cooking.

Energy-efficient appliances can significantly reduce your electricity bill.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

devicesequipmentmachinesgadgetsinstruments

Antonyms

manual toolshand tools

Related

electronicstechnologyhouseholddomestickitchen

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