appliance

/əˈplaɪəns/
noun
  1. A device or machine designed to perform a specific household task, such as cooking, cleaning, or preserving food.
    • The store sells a wide range of home appliances, including washing machines and microwaves.
    • We bought a new energy-efficient refrigerator and other kitchen appliances.
    • Please unplug the appliance before cleaning it.
  2. A device or piece of equipment designed for a particular purpose, especially in a professional or technical context.
    • The laboratory installed a new heating appliance for experiments.
    • The dentist uses a special appliance to correct the patient's bite.
    • Firefighters wear breathing appliances to enter smoke-filled buildings.
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