C1nounhometechnology
US/əˈplaɪ.əns/
UK/əˈplaɪ.əns/
a machine used in the home, such as a fridge or washing machine
In context
Turn off all electrical appliances before you go on holiday.
The shop sells kitchen appliances at half price this week.
Old appliances often use far more electricity than new ones.
Words that go with appliance
noun + noun
- household applianceHousehold appliances account for a big part of our power bill.
- kitchen applianceA rice cooker is the most useful kitchen appliance I own.
- home applianceHome appliance sales usually rise before Tet.
adjective + noun
- electrical applianceNever use an electrical appliance with wet hands.
- domestic applianceThe company makes domestic appliances such as fridges and washing machines.