appliance

Plural: appliances

Noun

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
• durable goods for home or office use
• An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end, especially
• An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end, especially:
• A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic functions (household appliance) and/or in offices.
• An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end, especially:
• An attachment, a piece of equipment to adapt another tool or machine to a specific purpose.
• The act of applying.
• A means of eliminating or counteracting something undesirable, especially an illness.
• Willing service, willingness to act as someone wishes.

Examples

• Many house fires are caused by faulty appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines and dryers.

Synonyms

contraption, contrivance, convenience, gadget, gismo, gizmo, widget, application, compliance, cure, medicine, remedy