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February 10, 2018 Word of the Day

appliance ˈplajəns/ noun
appliance
ˈplajəns/
noun

plural appliances

The couple is shopping for a dishwasher and other appliances.
The couple is shopping for a dishwasher and other appliances.
Definition of APPLIANCE

[count]

: a machine (such as a stove, microwave, or dishwasher) that is powered by electricity and that is used in people's houses to perform a particular job

  • All household/domestic appliances are now on sale.

  • an appliance store

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