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appliance

[uh-plahy-uhns] / əˈplaɪ əns /
NOUN
machine, usually with domestic purpose
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Whirlpool sank 8.8% after the home appliance company announced public offerings of common stock and depositary shares.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

They argue about why groceries cost more, why replacing an appliance feels painful and whether a vacation still fits the budget.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

Each eligible household can receive one energy-efficient cooking appliance, including an air fryer, along with access to free healthy cooking sessions.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Other products, potentially factory machinery, appliance parts that contain additional metals, such as copper, and other intermediate goods, could receive a 25% tariff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Then she screams, an angry wail that echoes off every appliance in the room.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller