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appliance

/əˈplaɪəns/noun

An electrical machine, such as a refrigerator or washing machine, used for everyday tasks at home or in an office.

Example sentences

  • “The kitchen came fitted with brand-new appliances.”
  • “Unplug small appliances like the toaster before you leave for vacation.”

Almost always in the phrase "household appliances" or "kitchen appliances". A single gadget like a phone is a device, not an appliance.

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