Appliance Definition
ə-plīəns
appliances
noun
appliances
A device or instrument designed to perform a specific function, especially an electrical device, such as a toaster, for household use.
A store that sells the newest kitchen appliances.
American Heritage
A device or machine for performing a specific task.
Stoves, irons, etc. are household appliances.
Webster's New World
A dental or surgical device designed to perform a therapeutic or corrective function.
American Heritage Medicine
The act of applying; application.
Wiktionary
An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (at least used) as a means to a specific end (often specified).
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Appliance
Noun
Singular:
appliancePlural:
appliances
