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Added 9 October 2026

appliance

/əˈplaɪ.əns/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about appliance at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A device or control that is very useful for a particular job.
Durable goods for home or office use.

Origin

Recorded since the 1560s. From the English apply + -ance.

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