fixture
fixture Lexical Profile
fixture Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A piece of equipment, furniture, or apparatus that is fixed in position in a building or vehicle.
"The real estate agent clarified that the custom light fixtures were included in the sale of the house."
A person or thing that has become an established, permanent, or well-known part of a particular place, institution, or situation.
"Having worked at the bakery for over forty years, she became a beloved fixture in the neighborhood."
British A scheduled sporting event or match, or the date fixed for it.
"The football club released an announcement regarding their upcoming weekend fixture against their fierce local rivals."
Word Nuance & Usage
In British English, 'fixture' frequently refers to a scheduled sporting event, whereas in North American English it primarily denotes permanent structural installations or long-standing individuals in a community.
• Rhymes for fixture
Word Origin & Etymology
Late 16th century: originally 'fixure', from Late Latin 'fixura' (from 'figere' meaning 'to fix or fasten'). The spelling was later altered to 'fixture', likely influenced by words such as 'mixture'.
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