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appliance

[uh-plahy-uhns] / əˈplaɪ əns /
NOUN
machine, usually with domestic purpose
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Somewhere in your house probably lurks a book, an accessory or an appliance you may not have bought if Winfrey hadn’t given it her seal of approval.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement that multiple crews were at the scene, along with an appliance from County Durham and Darlington.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

This week at the international home appliance exhibition IFA 2026 in Berlin, appliance maker Miele unveiled a smart dishwasher.

From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026

While fixing the plastic connectors on his washing machine struts, which are like suspension rods for the appliance, he first printed a test part and then made adjustments before printing the rest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

Mom also bought some electric heaters and a refrigerator on layaway, and we’d go to the appliance store and put down a few dollars every month, figuring they’d be ours by wintertime.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls

A whole-house surge protector can keep your electronics and appliances safe in case of sudden electrical spikes in the grid.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Since then I’ve put in about $90,000 more: a new roof, kitchen appliances, plumbing work and new windows.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

Its kitchen featured molded surfaces and electric appliances.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it was alerted just after 14:40 and nine appliances were in attendance on Sunday evening.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

The hills were enormous mounds of old cars, appliances, and other scrap metal.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan




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