warranty — a written guarantee promising to repair or replace if necessary within a specified period of time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a written guarantee promising to repair or replace if necessary within a specified period of time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɔːrənti/
Example Sentences
- My phone died right after the warranty expired - Murphy's law strikes again!
- Always keep your warranty documents in a safe place.
- The car dealer offered a 5-year warranty on the engine.
warranty
NOUN[/ˈwɔːrənti/]
a written guarantee promising to repair or replace if necessary within a specified period of time
The warranty covers the fridge for two full years, no charge.
A warranty guarantee protects your property!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'garantie', derived from 'garant' (guarantor), which came from Germanic roots meaning 'to protect' or 'to defend'. The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence.
Breakdown
warrant (to guarantee, from Old French garant) + -y (noun suffix) = warranty
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone died right after the warranty expired - Murphy's law strikes again!”
“Always keep your warranty documents in a safe place.”
“The car dealer offered a 5-year warranty on the engine.”
“His warranty doesn't cover damage from 'aggressive gaming' - apparently he rage-quit too hard.”
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