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appliance

[uh-plahy-uhns] / əˈplaɪ əns /
NOUN
machine, usually with domestic purpose
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Among these: cut-resistant kitchen gloves, heat-resistant oven mitts, gardening work gloves, vacuum-cleaner belts and appliance drive belts for washers and dryers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“I will never buy a Samsung appliance or device again, unless I absolutely need it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

"The fire has now been extinguished however one fire appliance remains on scene to dampen down any hotspots."

From BBC • Mar. 6, 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

Whenever a new appliance was advertised on television, Mrs. Mancuso bought it no matter how obscure its uses were.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole