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appliance

[uh-plahy-uhns] / əˈplaɪ əns /
NOUN
machine, usually with domestic purpose
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"The fire has now been extinguished however one fire appliance remains on scene to dampen down any hotspots."

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The demand is all the more surprising given that home sales—a big driver of furniture and appliance imports—are sputtering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Whirlpool sank 8.8% after the home appliance company announced public offerings of common stock and depositary shares.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

They argue about why groceries cost more, why replacing an appliance feels painful and whether a vacation still fits the budget.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

Only two jobs listed, one for an appliance salesman and some woman who wants her house painted.

From "Shiloh" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor