household appliance — electrical devices or machines used in the home for domestic tasks
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: electrical devices or machines used in the home for domestic tasks
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhaʊshoʊld əˈplaɪəns/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still refuses to use any household appliances except her ancient toaster that sounds like a rocket launching.
- The power outage made me realize how dependent I am on household appliances.
- He spent his entire paycheck on household appliances and now eats instant noodles on golden plates heated by a $500 microwave.
household appliance
NOUN[/ˈhaʊshoʊld əˈplaɪəns/]
electrical devices or machines used in the home for domestic tasks
electrical devices or machines used in the home for domestic tasks
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Household derives from Old English elements 'hus' (house) and 'hold' (to keep or maintain), literally meaning 'a dwelling one keeps' and subsequently referring to a domestic family unit. Appliance comes from Latin 'applicare' (to attach or apply), combined with the suffix '-ance', denoting a device or tool designed for a specific practical application.
Breakdown
Household: house (dwelling) + hold (maintain/keep). Appliance: apply (from Latin applicare, to attach) + -ance (noun-forming suffix indicating result or state), yielding 'a thing applied for domestic use'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother still refuses to use any household appliances except her ancient toaster that sounds like a rocket launching.”
“The power outage made me realize how dependent I am on household appliances.”
“He spent his entire paycheck on household appliances and now eats instant noodles on golden plates heated by a $500 microwave.”
“Modern household appliances have made daily chores much easier.”
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