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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

Whirlpool sank 8.8% after the home appliance company announced public offerings of common stock and depositary shares.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 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

A growing share of revenue will likely come from new businesses such as appliance subscriptions and web-based services, as well as its heating, ventilation and air-conditioning segment, the analyst adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 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




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