Definition of Appliance

a piece of equipment designed to perform a domestic task

Examples of Appliance in a sentence

The dishwasher is a staple appliance in American kitchens, and has been for many decades, alongside the sink.  🔊

A lawnmower is technically an appliance, though few people consider it to be in the same category as other appliances such as washing machines and dryers.  🔊

Your car is essentially an appliance, being a piece of motorized equipment serving the need of domestic transportation.  🔊

While a tank is a piece of equipment, it is not considered an appliance because it does not serve a domestic purpose.  🔊

We usually think of a refrigerator or the sink as an appliance, but not vacuums and water hoses even though they are appliances as well.  🔊

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