Definition

Noun: A device or machine, typically powered by electricity or gas, designed to perform a specific domestic task, thereby reducing manual labor within a home.

Usage

The term "household appliance" refers to a functional device used in a home. It is a countable noun. - It is often used in contexts discussing home management, consumer goods, or technology. - It can be modified by adjectives describing type (e.g., major, small, electric, smart) or function (e.g., kitchen, laundry).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The refrigerator is an essential household appliance for preserving food.
  • Modern household appliances, like robotic vacuum cleaners, save a significant amount of time.
  • When moving into a new apartment, you may need to purchase several basic household appliances.

Advanced Usage

• "White goods": A commercial term often used synonymously with major household appliances like refrigerators, washing machines, and dishwashers, typically characterized by their traditional white enamel finish.
  • The store has a sale on all major white goods this weekend.
• The concept extends to "smart appliances" that can connect to a network for automated or remote control.
  • Their new home is equipped with smart household appliances that can be controlled via a smartphone app.

Variants and Related Words

• Appliance (n): A broader term for a device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task, often in a domestic or professional setting.
  • Dental appliances are used by orthodontists.
• Whiteware (n): Another term, common in some regions, for large household appliances.
• Home appliance: A direct synonym for "household appliance."

Synonyms

• Domestic appliance: A formal synonym with identical meaning.
• Home appliance: A common alternative term.

Related Phrases

• Small appliance: Refers to portable or semi-portable machines, typically used on countertops or tables for food preparation (e.g., toaster, blender, coffee maker).
  • Small appliances are usually stored in kitchen cabinets.
• Major appliance (or large appliance): Refers to large, often non-portable machines that perform core household functions (e.g., oven, refrigerator, clothes dryer).
  • Major appliances are usually considered long-term investments for the home.

Noun

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