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appliance

[uh-plahy-uhns] / əˈplaɪ əns /
NOUN
machine, usually with domestic purpose
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Midea, the home appliance maker, grew into one of the world’s largest manufacturers of air conditioners and other appliances after its founding in southern China in 1968, mostly making products for other brands.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

About 30 firefighters, four fire appliances and a height appliance remain at the scene.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

And it could just be a narrow band of affluent consumers who are upgrading their appliances and home kitchens, while other customers are holding out until they need to replace a broken appliance, Silverman said.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

The appliance maker cut its earnings guidance in half as historically low consumer confidence steers people away from its higher-end products.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

He passed in front of the appliance repair shop, which was about to close.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner




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