The electrical appliance must have been damaged in transit.
Source: tatoeba (44836)
Appliance
/əˈplaɪ.əns/
Synonyms for "appliance" (160 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (32)
accommodationaccoutermentsactive useadvantageagentamenityancillaapparatusappliancesapplicationappointmentsappurtenanceappurtenancesarmamentattachmentbrasswarecharlie mccarthychinawareclaywareconsumption
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Strong matches (48)
devicedinnerwaredriveduffeldummydupedurable goodsdurablesearthenwareemployemploymentenamelwareengineequipageequipmentexerciseexertionfacilitiesfacilityfittings
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fixturefixturesflatwarefurnishingsfurnituregearglasswarego betweengo-betweengood usegranitewarehandmaidhandmaidenhard goodshard usagehard usehardwarehollow warehousefurnishings
Adjective(1 words)
household item
Related words (80)
housewaresill useill-useimpedimentaimplementinstallationsinstrumentinteragentintermediaryintermediateintermediumironmongeryironwarekitkitchenwarelevermachinemachinerymaterielmechanical aid
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mechanical devicemechanismmediatormediummetalwaremidwifeminionmisusemotive powermotormunitionmunitionsoperationorganoutfitovenwareparaphernaliapawnplantplayplaythingplumbingpower plantpower sourcepuppetrigriggingrough usageservantsilverwareslavesporting goodsstock-in-tradestonewarestoogetablewaretacklethingstinwaretooltools and machinerytoyusageuseusing uputensilsutilityvehiclewhite goodswoodenwarewrong use
Noun(9 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accommodation, accouterments, active use, advantage, agent.
- Sentence evidence is available for appliance, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "appliance".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "appliance"
Keep "appliance" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "appliance" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "appliance", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "appliance" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
8 entriesCollocations
6 entriesappliance efficiencyappliance maintenanceappliance storeelectric appliancehousehold appliancekitchen appliance
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
26 translations across 14 languages.
Bulgarian
3 entries- прибо́р noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
- приспособле́ние noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
- уре́д noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
Finnish
2 entries- kodinkone noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
- laite noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
French
1 entries- appareil électrique noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
German
4 entries- Anordnung noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
- Apparat noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
- Haushaltsgerät noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
- Vorrichtung noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
Greek
1 entries- συσκευή noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
Hindi
1 entries- उपकरण noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
Korean
1 entries- 기구 noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
Māori
1 entries- pūrere noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
Portuguese
1 entries- dispositivo noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
Russian
2 entries- прибо́р noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
- приспособле́ние noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
Spanish
4 entries- aparato noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
- enseres noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
- implemento noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
- instrumento noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
Swedish
2 entries- anordning noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
- apparat noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
Turkish
2 entries- aygıt noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
- cihaz noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
Welsh
1 entries- teclyn noun (an implement, instrument or apparatus)
Sample sentences
23 total sentences available.
A display, aka monitor, is an appliance that displays video signal of still images and moving pictures produced by a computer or similar device.
Source: tatoeba (328862)
That's the only appliance that I have.
Source: tatoeba (1115752)
For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance.
Source: tatoeba (1693393)
Showing 4 of 23 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "appliance"?
Closest matches include accommodation, accouterments, active use, advantage, agent.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "appliance"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.