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appliance

[uh-plahy-uhns] / əˈplaɪ əns /
NOUN
machine, usually with domestic purpose
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Slow home sales hurt appliance manufacturers because people typically buy expensive refrigerators and washing machines when they are moving or remodeling.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

The fan acts as a convection oven, an appliance that circulates hot air in order to cook food quickly and evenly.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

You can buy one for just one room or you can get multiple indoor units to work with a single outdoor condenser, according to LG, the household appliance and white goods retailer.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

It's important women have the option to enter the profession, said Yang Mengchen, who leads another all-women repair and appliance cleaning team.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 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

Custom red marble countertops and backsplashes fill the kitchen area, which comes with a sizable island and top-of-the-line appliances.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it sent two appliances to the incident shortly before 16:30 to support emergency services partners.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

It also featured what we’d now call a “vintage” kitchen, featuring antique appliances.

From Salon Aug. 7, 2026

Not long ago, when Florida real-estate investor Karlin Ridgeway prepped a house for sale, all-new kitchen appliances were a must.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

"Could, Bobby. Everything could matter. Like what kind of a house it happened in, any other appliances in the room, the exact location of the house—everything could be very important."

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements




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