CONVENIENCE


Meaning of CONVENIENCE in English

(~s)

1.

If something is done for your ~, it is done in a way that is useful or suitable for you.

He was happy to make a detour for her ~.

...the need to put the rights of citizens above the ~ of elected officials.

N-UNCOUNT: with poss

If something is arranged to happen at your ~, it happens at a time which is most suitable for you.

Delivery times are arranged at your ~.

PHRASE: PHR with v

2.

If you describe something as a ~, you mean that it is very useful.

Mail order is a ~ for buyers who are too busy to shop.

N-COUNT

3.

Conveniences are pieces of equipment designed to make your life easier.

...an apartment with all the modern ~s.

N-COUNT: usu pl

4.

A public ~ is a building containing toilets which is provided in a public place for anyone to use. (BRIT FORMAL)

...the cubicles of a public ~.

N-COUNT: usu supp N

5.

see also convenient

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