household appliance
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2.3
- noun
- /ˈhaʊshoʊld əˈplaɪəns/
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- Even the simplest tasks, such as understanding money or using household appliances, may have to be learned from scratch.
- small household appliances
- large household appliances
And the reason a computer is now a household appliance is because of that decision.
- And the reason a computer is now a household appliance is because of that decision.
- Even the simplest tasks, such as understanding money or using household appliances, may have to be learned from scratch.
- They chose the two loudest household appliances.
- But Speaking of moving out and Speaking of home luxuries and stuff like that, I thought it'd be funny if we did a household appliance tier list.
Examples
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Both proposals apply to large and small household appliances, such as washing machines, coffee makers, computers, televisions, and toys.
Academic text (2000) -
Her father, William Truro, managed the furniture and household appliance department of the downtown Eaton's department store.
Fiction book (2001) -
Where were your clothes and other common household appliances made?
Academic text (1998) -
In addition, household appliances will soon be designed with the ability to offer advice and protection to those who use them.
Academic text (2012) -
Microwave ovens have become common household appliances in developed countries and, to some extent, in developing countries.
Academic text (2006) -
Since 1978, the energy consumption of every major household appliance has dramatically decreased.
Blog text (17) -
In the 1960s, household appliances were marketed to women as time-saving devices, using "set and forget" as their advertising ploy.
Fiction book (2000) -
Microwave ovens have become common household appliances that help families heat food quickly.
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Many new household appliances, like smart refrigerators, can connect to the internet for convenience.
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Before buying any household appliances, it's important to check their energy efficiency ratings.
Synonyms
115
2.3
A machine used at home for jobs like cooking and cleaning
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1.8
A machine used at home for jobs like cooking, cleaning, or storing food
Surface Forms
Morphology
household + appliance
The meaning 'a device used in the home' is directly and compositionally derived from 'household' (relating to the home/family) + 'appliance' (a device for tasks). This regular noun-noun compound pattern is common in English and cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both constituent words will readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Household appliance comes from two plain words: household, meaning the 'home', and appliance, meaning a useful 'tool' or machine. The image is a machine that works in the house to help with chores, so it now means a home device for cooking, cleaning, or storing food.