APPLIANCE


Meaning of APPLIANCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈplī-ən(t)s ]

noun

Date: 1561

1. : an act of applying

2.

a. : a piece of equipment for adapting a tool or machine to a special purpose : attachment

b. : an instrument or device designed for a particular use or function

an orthodontic appliance

specifically : a household or office device (as a stove, fan, or refrigerator) operated by gas or electric current

c. British : fire engine

3. obsolete : compliance

Synonyms: see implement

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.