machine
word
/məˈʃin/
muh-SHEEN
/məʃˈiːn/
muh-SHEEN
Definition
A device with moving parts that uses power to do a specific job or task.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used as a countable noun for physical devices like 'coffee machine', 'washing machine'. In technical or business contexts, 'machine' can also mean a person or group that works efficiently. Rarely used for computers (people say 'computer' instead).
Spanish: máquinaPortuguese (BR): máquinaPortuguese (PT): máquinaChinese (Simplified): 机器Chinese (Traditional): 機器Hindi: मशीनArabic: آلةBengali: মেশিন - যন্ত্রRussian: машина - механизмJapanese: 機械Vietnamese: máyKorean: 기계Turkish: makineUrdu: مشینIndonesian: mesin
Example Sentences
The machine needs to be fixed.
basic
She bought a new machine for her home.
basic
This machine makes fresh juice.
basic
My washing machine broke down last night, so I have to go to the laundromat.
natural
He's a real machine at work—he never gets tired and finishes everything quickly.
natural
Could you help me figure out how this machine works?
natural