electric appliance — a device or machine that operates using electricity for household or commercial use
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a device or machine that operates using electricity for household or commercial use
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈlektrɪk əˈplaɪəns/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is still afraid of electric appliances and prefers her old manual tools.
- During the blackout, we realized how dependent we are on electric appliances.
- He bought so many electric appliances that his electricity bill looks like a phone number.
electric appliance
NOUN[/ɪˈlektrɪk əˈplaɪəns/]
a device or machine that operates using electricity for household or commercial use
a device or machine that operates using electricity for household or commercial use
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Electric derives from Greek elektron, meaning 'amber,' named for the static charge observed when amber is rubbed. Appliance comes from Latin applicare, meaning 'to apply or attach,' referring to devices designed for practical application. The term 'electric appliance' emerged in modern English to describe practical machines powered by electrical current.
Breakdown
elektron (Greek: amber) + applicare (Latin: to apply, attach) + -ance (suffix: state or quality). The compound denotes a device applied or used for electrical purposes.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is still afraid of electric appliances and prefers her old manual tools.”
“During the blackout, we realized how dependent we are on electric appliances.”
“He bought so many electric appliances that his electricity bill looks like a phone number.”
“Smart electric appliances can now be controlled remotely through smartphone apps.”
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