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appliance Synonyms

Another word for appliance

Choosing another word for appliance depends on context, so the 23 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A machine or device designed to perform a specific function, especially one used for domestic tasks such as cleaning, cooking, or food preservation.

Usage Example

"When renovating the kitchen, they decided to upgrade to stainless steel energy-efficient appliances."

Strongest
device
machine
Strong
apparatus
gadget
implement
instrument
contrivance
Weak
contraption
mechanism
utensil

• noun (Context 2)

A specialized piece of equipment or instrument designed for a medical or dental purpose.

Usage Example

"The orthodontist fitted him with a custom oral device to gradually correct his bite."

Strongest
device
apparatus
Strong
fixture
prosthesis
Weak
splint
brace
retainer

• noun (Context 3)

The action or process of bringing something into operation or use.

Usage Example

"The successful application of these theoretical principles to engineering problems took decades of research."

Strongest
application
employment
Strong
utilization
use
implementation
deployment
exercise
operation

Opposites of appliance

The opposite of appliance shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

disuse
neglect
abandonment
See all opposites of appliance

• Nearby Words

applecart
applesauce
appletini
appliance
applicability
applicable
applicably

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Appliance. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/appliance
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