Appliance
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific household or commercial task, particularly in the kitchen. It typically refers to electrical or mechanical tools that facilitate domestic activities.
“Modern kitchen appliances have significantly reduced the time and effort required for meal preparation.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈplaɪəns/
Syllables
ap·pli·ance
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Wordle
Three instances of A and double-P pattern with -ANCE ending
Scrabble
16 points; valuable for using double-P and the valuable C (3pts)
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