appliance
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //əˈpɫaɪəns// UK //ɐplˈaɪəns// ap·pli·ance
n. a machine or device used in the home, especially for cooking or cleaning. You use this word for things like a fridge, oven, or washing machine.
n. a mechanical or electrical device, typically used in the home for domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, or heating.
We bought a new kitchen appliance yesterday.
The store offers a discount on large household appliances like refrigerators and washing machines.
The proliferation of smart appliances has transformed modern kitchens into connected hubs where cooking devices communicate with mobile phones to optimize energy usage.
Recorded since the 1560s. From the English apply + -ance.