appliance
gb/əplˈaɪəns/ us/əplˈaɪəns/
B1
English
~ 6700
háztartási gép, készülék, gyógyászati segédeszköz, fogászati készülék, ortopédiai segédeszköz, alkalmazás
NOUN
B1
1
készülék
B1
Usage pattern:
an [adjective] appliance; an appliance for [verb+ing]
They bought several new kitchen appliances, including a dishwasher and a microwave.
Több új konyhai gépet vásároltak, köztük egy mosogatógépet és egy mikrohullámú sütőt.
Unplug the appliance before cleaning it to avoid electric shock.
Tisztítás előtt húzza ki a készüléket a konnektorból, hogy elkerülje az áramütést.
Modern home appliances are often designed to use less energy.
The store is having a big sale on major appliances such as fridges and washing machines.
This small appliance can chop vegetables in just a few seconds.
Learner examples
We have many appliances in our kitchen.
Sok háztartási gépünk van a konyhában.
This appliance washes our clothes very quickly.
Ez a gép nagyon gyorsan kimossa a ruháinkat.
Please turn off the appliance when you leave the house.
The fridge is the most important appliance in our home.
They went to the shop to buy a new cooking appliance.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'appliance' for any kind of tool or machine, including phones or cars. In everyday English, 'appliance' usually means a household machine like a fridge, oven, or washing machine. Another mistake is treating 'appliance' as uncountable (e.g., 'much appliance'); it is countable, so say 'many appliances' or 'an appliance'.
Meaning
Household electrical or mechanical device
Collocations
household appliances
|kitchen appliances
|electrical appliances
|home appliance store
|major appliances
|small appliances
Synonyms
device (A very general word for a piece of equipment; not limited to the home, and can be smaller or more specialized than an appliance.)
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machine (Focuses on the mechanical nature; not all machines are used in homes, but many household appliances are machines.)
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equipment (Usually uncountable and more general; refers to the set of tools and machines needed for a purpose, not a single item like an appliance.)
Antonyms
hand tool (A simple tool powered only by a person's hand and strength, not by electricity or a motor like most appliances.)
Themes
daily life
|home
|technology
|daily_life
|housing
Definition
A machine in your home that does a special job, usually using electricity, like a fridge, cooker, or washing machine.
A piece of electrical or mechanical equipment, especially used in the home, that is designed to perform a particular task such as cooking, cleaning, or keeping food cold.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
an [adjective] appliance; an appliance for [medical purpose]
The orthodontist adjusted the dental appliance to help straighten her teeth.
A fogszabályozó szakorvos állított a fogászati készüléken, hogy az segítsen kiegyenesíteni a fogait.
After the accident, he had to wear an orthopedic appliance to support his knee.
A baleset után ortopédiai segédeszközt kellett viselnie, hogy megtámassza a térdét.
This removable appliance should be taken out while eating and cleaned twice a day.
The patient was fitted with a breathing appliance to assist with nighttime sleep apnea.
Learner examples
The dentist gave him a dental appliance for his teeth.
A fogorvos fogászati készüléket adott neki a fogaihoz.
She wears an appliance on her leg to help her walk.
Segédeszközt visel a lábán, hogy könnyebben tudjon járni.
This appliance sits in the mouth and moves the teeth slowly.
The doctor said he must use the appliance every night.
The nurse showed her how to clean the medical appliance.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize that 'appliance' can also be used in a medical or dental context. They sometimes say 'machine' or only 'brace'. In medical English, 'appliance' is a general word for many kinds of supportive or corrective devices, including but not limited to braces.
Meaning
Medical or dental support device
Collocations
dental appliance
|orthodontic appliance
|orthopedic appliance
|removable appliance
Synonyms
medical device (A broad technical term including appliances and other equipment used in medical care, not only those worn on the body.)
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brace (Commonly used for devices that support or straighten body parts, especially teeth or joints; it refers to specific types of appliances rather than all appliances.)
Antonyms
natural (Describes a body part functioning without artificial support; in this context, it contrasts with the use of an external device to correct or support the body.)
Themes
medicine
|health
|technology
|body
Definition
A special medical or dental device that a person wears on or in the body to help or correct a part of the body, for example braces on the teeth.
A device specially made to be worn on or in the body to support, protect, or correct a part of the body, especially teeth, bones, or joints.
NOUN
C2
ARCHAIC
3
alkalmazás
B1
Usage pattern:
the appliance of [something] to [something]
The report praised the appliance of science to industry, though the phrase now sounds dated.
A jelentés méltatta a tudomány ipari alkalmazását, bár az angol megfogalmazás ma már régiesnek hat.
In older texts, one sometimes finds references to the appliance of new methods in education.
Régebbi szövegekben néha találni utalásokat új módszerek oktatásban való alkalmazására.
The phrase 'the appliance of technology' is occasionally used in a deliberately old-fashioned style.
Learner examples
In this old book, 'appliance of science' means 'use of science'.
Ebben a régi könyvben az „appliance of science” azt jelenti, hogy „a tudomány használata”.
Today we say 'application', not 'appliance', for this meaning.
Ma erre a jelentésre az „application” szót használjuk, nem az „appliance” szót.
This meaning of 'appliance' is very rare now.
You may see 'the appliance of technology' in old writing.
Modern writers almost never use 'appliance' in this way.
Common mistake:
Learners may wrongly copy the phrase 'appliance of science' and think it is normal modern English. In current English, use 'application' (e.g., 'the application of science'), and avoid 'appliance' in this sense.
Meaning
Act of applying something (old use)
Collocations
the appliance of science
|the appliance of technology
Synonyms
application (The normal modern word for this idea; 'appliance' with this meaning is now rare and sounds old-fashioned.)
Antonyms
neglect (If you neglect knowledge or methods, you do not apply or use them, which is the opposite of their 'appliance'.)
Themes
abstract
|science
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An old word for the action of using an idea or skill in real life.
The act of applying something, especially knowledge, methods, or skills, to a practical purpose; now a rare and old-fashioned use.
Grammar
Dictionary form
appliance
IPA
GB/əplˈaɪəns/
US/əplˈaɪəns/
Syllables & stress
ap - pli - ance (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pli)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: appliance
- Plural: appliances
Word family
Forms
appliances
noun
Core family
apply
verb A2
application
noun A2
Related words
applicant
noun B1
applicable
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
inapplicable
adjective
Advanced or less common
applicability
noun
Expressions
appliance store
1/əplˈaɪəns stˈɔɹ/
fixed phrase
Shop that sells appliances
A shop where you can buy household machines like fridges, ovens, and washing machines.
Examples
- We went to the appliance store to look for a new dishwasher.
- Many appliance stores offer free delivery and installation.
- The local appliance store is having a big clearance sale this weekend.
domestic appliance
1/dəmˈɛstɪk əplˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase
Appliance for use in the home
A home appliance that people use in their houses, not in offices or factories.
Examples
- The new rules set energy standards for all domestic appliances sold in the country.
- This brand is a leading manufacturer of domestic appliances in Europe.
- Repairs for domestic appliances are covered under the service contract.
home appliance
1/hˈoʊm əplˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase
Appliance designed for home use
A machine made to be used in houses or apartments, such as a washing machine or vacuum cleaner.
Examples
- The company specializes in energy-saving home appliances.
- Smart home appliances can be controlled from your phone.
- Their new line of home appliances is aimed at small apartments.
household appliance
1/hˈaʊshˌoʊld əplˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase
Electrical device used in the home
An electrical or mechanical machine used in the home for daily jobs, like a fridge, oven, or washing machine.
Examples
- The company makes a wide range of household appliances, from vacuum cleaners to microwaves.
- Energy-efficient household appliances can significantly lower your electricity bill.
- They decided to replace all their old household appliances with modern ones.
kitchen appliance
1/kˈɪt͡ʃən əplˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase
Appliance used in the kitchen
A machine in the kitchen that helps you prepare, cook, or store food, like a blender, oven, or fridge.
Examples
- The blender is my favorite kitchen appliance.
- Modern kitchen appliances can save you a lot of time when cooking.
- She filled the registry with small kitchen appliances such as a toaster and coffee maker.
major appliance
1/mˈeɪd͡ʒɚ əplˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase
Large, expensive household appliance
A big and often expensive home machine, like a fridge, cooker, or washing machine, that you do not move often.
Examples
- A refrigerator is considered a major appliance.
- They bought all their major appliances at a discount warehouse.
- The warranty covers major appliances like the oven and dishwasher.
small appliance
1/smˈɔl əplˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase
Small, portable household appliance
A small home machine that you can move easily and that does a special job, like a toaster, mixer, or coffee maker.
Examples
- The gift registry includes several small appliances for the kitchen.
- She keeps most of the small appliances in a cupboard to save counter space.
- The sale mainly features small appliances such as blenders and kettles.
electrical appliance
1/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl əplˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase
device that uses electricity
A machine or tool that works using electricity.
Examples
- The store sells all kinds of electrical appliances.
- Always keep electrical appliances away from water.
- A fridge is an example of an electrical appliance.
- The label lists how much power the electrical appliance uses each year.
- Parents should teach children how to use electrical appliances safely.