appliance
Kitchen or laundry
An appliance is a device designed for a specific practical task, especially a household machine like a refrigerator, washing machine, or toaster: The kitchen came with new appliances.
Small appliances sit on countertops; major appliances are large and often built in.
The word sometimes extends to other equipment: dental appliances, orthopedic appliances.
Food-cooling household appliance
- microwaveRadiation-based kitchen heater
- dishwasherAppliance that cleans cookware
- stoveKitchen heating appliance
- ovenEnclosed cooking chamber
toaster · blender · mixer · coffee-maker · freezer · juicer · dryer · vacuum
Something that blocks openings
- cordFlexible twisted strand
- outletPoint of release
- wattageElectrical output measure
- voltageElectrical potential difference
circuit · fuse · grounding · adapter · thermostat · motor · compressor · timer
Novel small device
- machinePower-driven working device
- equipmentTools for a task
- apparatusEquipment for a task
- mechanismMeans by which something operates
unit · model · brand · warranty · manual · parts · repair · maintenance
Device that measures usage
- consumptionUsing up of resources
- billingCharging for services rendered
- kilowatt-hourUnit measuring electrical consumption
- loadCarried weight or burden
demand · grid · supply · rate · cost · off-peak · rebate · subsidy
Reducing required duration
- labor-savingMinimizing physical effort needed
- automatedOperating without human control
- efficiencyProductive without waste
- user-friendlyEasy to operate
streamlined · programmable · hands-free · preset · self-cleaning · smart · energy-efficient · quick
Mechanical breathing apparatus
- CPAPForced-air breathing apparatus
- nebulizerMist-making breathing apparatus
- pacemakerDevice regulating heartbeat
- defibrillatorHeart-shocking medical device
refrigerator
Food-cooling household appliance
- microwaveRadiation-based kitchen heater
- dishwasherAppliance that cleans cookware
- stoveKitchen heating appliance
oven · toaster · blender · mixer · coffee-maker · freezer · juicer · dryer · vacuum · pressure-cooker
plug
Something that blocks openings
voltage · circuit · fuse · grounding · adapter · thermostat · motor · compressor · timer · switch
gadget
Novel small device
mechanism · unit · model · brand · warranty · manual · parts · repair · maintenance · installation
meter
Device that measures usage
- consumptionUsing up of resources
- billingCharging for services rendered
- kilowatt-hourUnit measuring electrical consumption
load · demand · grid · supply · rate · cost · off-peak · rebate · subsidy · regulation
time-saving
Reducing required duration
- labor-savingMinimizing physical effort needed
- automatedOperating without human control
- efficiencyProductive without waste
user-friendly · streamlined · programmable · hands-free · preset · self-cleaning · smart · energy-efficient · quick · effortless
ventilator
Mechanical breathing apparatus
appliancehand tool
Unpowered gripped device
manual tool · implement · utensil · primitive tool · instrument
appliancenecessity
Indispensable requirement
essential · basic need · bare necessity · requirement · requisite
- kitchen appliancesPowered cooking equipment
- home appliancesMachines for household tasks
- household appliancesMachines aiding domestic chores
- small appliancesCompact powered household devices
- cooking appliancesDevices for preparing food
- smart appliancesNetworked household devices