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appliance

[uh-plahy-uhns] / əˈplaɪ əns /
NOUN
machine, usually with domestic purpose
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Electrolux, which makes Frigidaire brand refrigerators, has lost market share in the home appliance industry over time to Chinese firms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

That was partially offset by a decline in appliance sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Workers outside the core chip divisions are expected to receive lower payouts, with local reports suggesting around 6 million won for those in smartphone and home appliance units.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

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

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Whenever a new appliance was advertised on television, Mrs. Mancuso bought it no matter how obscure its uses were.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole




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