appliances
word · lemma: appliance
Definition
Devices or machines, especially electrical ones, used in homes to make tasks easier, such as refrigerators, microwaves, and washing machines.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to large or small machines used at home for cooking, cleaning, or other tasks. Common collocations: 'kitchen appliances', 'household appliances'. Not the same as 'tools' (which are mainly for manual work) or 'devices' (which is broader).
Spanish: electrodomésticosPortuguese (BR): eletrodomésticosPortuguese (PT): eletrodomésticosChinese (Simplified): 家用电器Chinese (Traditional): 家用電器Hindi: घरेलू उपकरणArabic: الأجهزة المنزليةBengali: যন্ত্রপাতি - গৃহস্থালি যন্ত্র (বাড়ির জন্য)Russian: бытовая техника - приборы (домашние)Japanese: 家電製品 - 家電Vietnamese: thiết bị điện gia dụng - thiết bị gia dụngKorean: 가전제품Turkish: ev aletleri - elektrikli aletlerUrdu: برقی آلات - گھریلو مشینیںIndonesian: peralatan rumah tangga - alat elektronik
Example Sentences
We bought new appliances for the kitchen.
basic
The store sells many different appliances.
basic
Please turn off all appliances when you leave the house.
basic
Some modern appliances can be controlled by your phone.
natural
Our old appliances use a lot of electricity.
natural
If any of the appliances break, just call the landlord.
natural