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appliance

[uh-plahy-uhns] / əˈplaɪ əns /
NOUN
machine, usually with domestic purpose
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Rees, a retired domestic appliance service engineer, told jurors he had never spoken to or heard of Harwood-Stamper and first learned of the explosion through a Facebook group for local news.

From BBC

The 5,000-square-foot home, which was built in 2000, features several impressive upgrades, including “newly added wooden beams and fireplace” in the living room, as well as top-of-the-line appliances in the enormous gourmet kitchen.

From MarketWatch

You would face a thousand small decisions about investing changes in the property while you’re living there — everything from buying plants for the garden and fixing appliances to installing new carpet.

From MarketWatch

Wood said he tends to focus on electrical equipment - such as microwaves and kettles - as well as fixing laptops and has repaired around 50 appliances so far.

From BBC

Inspections without notice, regular MOT-style checks and compulsory water efficiency labels on appliances are among the key measures in the government's overhaul of the water industry.

From BBC