Word
Definitions
01ease of use
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the quality of being easy to use or useful for your needs.
n. the state or quality of being useful, easy, or suitable for a particular purpose without causing difficulty.
日本語:便利さ※
Español:conveniencia
“I love the convenience of living so close to the train station.”
“The modern consumer often prioritises convenience over price, leading to a significant rise in the popularity of pre-packaged meal kits.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun in this sense.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02a helpful tool or service
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. something that makes your life easier or saves you time.
n. a device, service, or arrangement that contributes to an individual's comfort or ease of living.
“The apartment has all the modern conveniences, including a dishwasher and a dryer.”
“The hotel provides various conveniences for business travellers, such as high-speed internet and a twenty-four-hour laundry service.”
Usage
Commonly used in the plural form 'conveniences'.
03a suitable time
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Formal
n. a time that works well for you.
n. a time or situation that is suitable or advantageous for someone.
日本語:都合※
“Please call me back at your earliest convenience to discuss the plan.”
“The manager requested that the staff review the new safety protocols at their earliest convenience to ensure compliance before the audit.”
Usage
Frequently appears in the phrase 'at your earliest convenience'.
Teaching tip
This is a standard polite phrase in business emails meaning 'as soon as you can'.
Synonyms
04public toilet
C1 · Advanced Countable noun British English · Formal
n. a public toilet.
n. a public lavatory or restroom facility.
“Is there a public convenience near the park entrance?”
“The local council allocated funds to renovate the public conveniences in the town centre, citing the need for better accessibility for disabled visitors.”
Usage
Often used in the full phrase 'public convenience'.
Teaching tip
This is a very formal or slightly old-fashioned way to refer to a public toilet in the UK.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “convenience” in context.
Verb
01. offer the convenience
“Online banking offers the convenience of managing your money from home.”
verb + noun
02. suit your convenience
“We can reschedule the meeting to suit your convenience if you are busy on Monday.”
verb + possessive + noun
03. value the convenience
“Many modern shoppers value the convenience of home delivery over lower prices.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. added convenience
“The hotel provides a free shuttle to the airport for added convenience.”
adj + noun
05. modern convenience
“The cabin was charming but lacked every modern convenience, including running water.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. convenience store
“I stopped at a local convenience store to pick up some milk on my way home.”
noun + noun
07. matter of convenience
“He decided to live in the city center as a matter of convenience for his commute.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
08. at your convenience
“Please call me back at your convenience to discuss the project details.”
prep + noun
09. for the convenience of
“The information desk is located near the entrance for the convenience of visitors.”
prep + noun + prep
Real-World Examples
“Some, like Enrico, 28, said they loved the convenience of same-day collection, and felt nostalgic towards a brand which unlocked fond childhood memories.” “Convenience plays a big role, she says; vaccination rates are highest when parents regularly interact with medics, who can remind them to get their children jabbed and tell them exactly where to do it.” Etymology
Borrowed from Latin convenientia, from conveniens (“suitable”), present participle of convenire (“to come together, suit”). Doublet of convenance.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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