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appliance

[uh-plahy-uhns] / əˈplaɪ əns /
NOUN
machine, usually with domestic purpose
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He paid $1,400 for an appliance that came with a 32-inch screen on the door that allows him to control other Samsung gadgets, pull up recipes or stream music.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

"The fire has now been extinguished however one fire appliance remains on scene to dampen down any hotspots."

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

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

He never had the wherewithal to learn to drive, but someone from the appliance store where he worked was picking him up.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls