fixture — a piece of equipment or furniture that is fixed in position in a building or vehicle
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a piece of equipment or furniture that is fixed in position in a building or vehicle
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪkstʃər/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather has become such a fixture at the coffee shop that they named a chair after him.
- The chandelier is a beautiful fixture that adds elegance to the dining room.
- She's been a fixture in our office for so long that people think she comes with the building.
fixture
NOUN[/ˈfɪkstʃər/]
a piece of equipment or furniture that is fixed in position in a building or vehicle
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin fixus, meaning 'fixed' or 'fastened.' It evolved to denote something that is permanently attached or secured in one place and cannot be easily moved.
Breakdown
fix (from Latin fixus, meaning 'fixed' or 'fastened') + -ture (noun suffix forming abstract nouns or objects), literally 'the state or result of fixing.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandfather has become such a fixture at the coffee shop that they named a chair after him.”
“The chandelier is a beautiful fixture that adds elegance to the dining room.”
“She's been a fixture in our office for so long that people think she comes with the building.”
“All the kitchen fixtures were upgraded during the renovation.”
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