mod con
Noun: A mod con is a modern convenience; specifically, it refers to the appliances, amenities, and features that are characteristic of a modern, well-equipped house or apartment, making life more comfortable and efficient.
The term mod con is used to describe the various technological and practical amenities found in contemporary living spaces. It is often used in the plural form mod cons and typically appears in contexts discussing property, real estate, accommodation, or lifestyle.
- The old cottage has been completely renovated and now boasts all the mod cons.
- When looking for a flat, her priorities were location and plenty of mod cons like a dishwasher and high-speed internet.
- The cabin was charming but basic, lacking the mod cons he was used to.
- As a collective concept: The term is frequently used to refer to the collective suite of modern amenities, emphasizing a standard of living.
- The rental market now expects a certain level of mod cons.
- In contrast to older properties: It is commonly used to highlight the upgrades or features that differentiate a modernized property from a historic or rustic one.
- They've preserved the building's original facade while installing every possible mod con inside.
- Amenity (n): A desirable or useful feature or facility. (A broader term that can include both modern appliances and features like a swimming pool or gym.)
- Appliance (n): A device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task, typically a domestic one. (A more specific term for individual mod cons like a washing machine.)
- Convenience (n): Something that adds to one's comfort or saves work. (The general concept from which mod con is derived.)
- Modern amenities
- Home comforts
- Conveniences
- Facilities
The term mod con is a British English colloquialism, a clipped compound of "modern convenience." While understood in other English-speaking regions, it is most commonly used in UK and Commonwealth contexts. It implies a focus on practical, labour-saving, and technological features rather than purely aesthetic ones.
- modern convenience; the appliances and conveniences characteristic of a modern house