Word
fixture
Phoneticsfix·ture, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɪkstʃɝ/
UK/fˈɪkstʃɐ/
Definitions
01household installation
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Law
n. something that is permanently fixed in a house, like a bathtub or a sink, and stays there when the house is sold.
n. a piece of personal property that has been attached to land or a building in such a way that it is legally considered part of the real property.
“The kitchen cabinets and the bathroom sink are considered fixtures of the house.”
“The sales agreement clearly stated that all light fixtures and built-in appliances were included in the purchase price of the property.”
Usage
Often used in the plural 'fixtures and fittings'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02scheduled sports match
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports British English
n. a sports match or race that has been arranged for a specific time and place.
n. a sporting event or match scheduled to take place on a particular date.
“The team has a difficult fixture against the league leaders next Saturday.”
“The club secretary is responsible for coordinating the season's fixtures and ensuring that the stadium is available for every home game.”
Teaching tip
This sense is very common in British and Commonwealth English but less frequent in American English, where 'game' or 'match' is preferred.
03a regular person
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal
n. a person who is always at a certain place, so they seem like a permanent part of it.
n. a person who is a long-standing or constant presence in a particular place or social circle.
“Old Mr. Henderson has been a fixture at this café for over twenty years.”
“By the end of the decade, she had become a permanent fixture in the city's underground art scene, attending every major gallery opening.”
Synonyms
04software testing state
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Computing Technical
n. a fixed set of data or a specific environment used to test software consistently.
n. an environment or set of data used to provide a consistent baseline for running software tests.
“The developer created a test fixture to make sure the database worked correctly every time.”
“The automation suite uses a shared fixture to ensure that each test case begins with the same initial database state.”
05to schedule a match
C1 · Advanced Sports Dialect
v. to arrange or schedule a sports match for a specific time.
v. to schedule or appoint a sporting match for a particular date.
“The final game has been fixtured for the first weekend in May.”
“The regional committee met to decide which venues would be fixtured for the upcoming championship tournament.”
Teaching tip
This verb use is primarily found in Australian and New Zealand English.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “fixture” in context.
Verb
01. become a fixture
“He has become a fixture at the local library, spending every afternoon in the reference section.”
verb + noun
02. fulfill a fixture
“Despite the heavy rain, the team was determined to fulfill their final fixture of the season.”
verb + noun
03. install the fixtures
“The plumber will arrive tomorrow morning to install the bathroom fixtures.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. permanent fixture
“After ten years at the company, the old coffee machine had become a permanent fixture in the breakroom.”
adj + noun
05. regular fixture
“The annual charity gala has become a regular fixture on the city's social calendar.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. fixture list
“Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of next season's fixture list to plan their travel.”
noun + noun
07. light fixture
“The designer chose a modern light fixture to hang above the dining table.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“Summer sun and sports fixtures helped the UK economy grow between April and June, according to official data, but some economists warned the outlook for the rest of the year was weaker.” “The chain has been a fixture of the British High Street for more than 50 years and is still used by around half of all UK households.” “The opening fixtures make him particularly attractive as United face Hull and Ipswich in weeks one and two.” Etymology
Alteration of older fixure, on the model of mixture.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domains
- 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
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