Definition

Noun: An appliance that does a particular job in the home. It refers to a machine or device, typically electrical, designed to perform a specific domestic function, such as cleaning, cooking, or food preservation.

Usage

The term "home appliance" is a standard, countable noun. It is often used in general discussions about household equipment, shopping contexts, and technical descriptions. * A home appliance is designed for durability and regular use in a domestic setting. * Modern home appliances often feature energy-saving technologies. * When discussing a single, unspecified item, you can use the phrase "a home appliance."

Examples

• The store has a wide selection of home appliances, including refrigerators and washing machines.
• Repairing a major home appliance can be expensive.
• Smart home appliances can be controlled remotely via a smartphone app.

Advanced Usage

• "White goods": This is a common industry and retail term for large home appliances that were traditionally finished in white enamel, such as refrigerators, washing machines, and dishwashers. It is often used synonymously with "major home appliances."
• "Brown goods": A contrasting term typically referring to consumer electronics like televisions and stereos, which are generally not classified as home appliances.

Variants and Related Words

• Appliance (n): A broader term for a device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task. A home appliance is a type of appliance used domestically. Other types include medical appliances or commercial appliances.
• Household appliance (n): A direct synonym for home appliance.
• Whiteware (n): A regional term (common in New Zealand) synonymous with home appliances, particularly major ones.

Synonyms

• Domestic appliance
• Household appliance
• White good (for large, major appliances)

Related Phrases

• Major appliance: Refers to large, core home appliances like stoves, refrigerators, and washing machines.
• Small appliance (or small domestic appliance): Refers to portable or semi-portable home appliances, typically for countertop use, such as toasters, blenders, and coffee makers.
• Smart appliance: A home appliance equipped with connectivity and advanced digital controls, often part of a "smart home" ecosystem.

Noun

1. an appliance that does a particular job in the home