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/
Korean meaning: 집안일을 위해 가정에서 사용하는 전기 기기나 기계
Korean pronunciation: **하우스**홀드 어**플라**이언스
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
household는 'house(집)'와 'hold(유지하다)'가 합쳐진 말로 '가정'을 의미하고, appliance는 라틴어 'applicare(적용하다)'에서 유래되어 '특정 용도로 적용되는 기구'라는 뜻이 되었습니다.
🎵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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