How to Use convenient in a Sentence

convenient

adjective
  • When is a convenient time for you to meet?
  • The controls are located in a convenient spot on the dashboard.
  • Schools, churches, and stores are all convenient from here.
  • The power failure was a convenient excuse to leave work early.
  • It might be more convenient to use a calculator, rather than adding the numbers yourself.
  • The economic recession gave lawmakers a convenient pretext for passing the bill.
  • The Horses I would have you send to some good pasture … if you can find one convenient.
    George Washington, 10 May 1756
  • The hex shank is convenient for most drills and quick-change adapters, too.
    Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 26 Jan. 2023
  • The machine was easy to set up and very convenient to use.
    Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
  • And now for gas: Pros: Gas is convenient, easy to use and quick to light, and gas fires have an even heat.
    Linda Gassenheimer, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Sticks are super convenient—toss them in your bag to make on-the-go touchups a breeze.
    Women's Health, 28 Mar. 2023
  • It’s equipped with a hook on the back for convenient hanging and storage.
    Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Store your folding chairs in a way that's easy and convenient for you.
    Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2022
  • All of them are meant to make the process of planning and cooking meals more convenient.
    Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 24 Dec. 2022
  • Kids have an in-house ski school with convenient drop-off and pick-up right outside the door.
    Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • And new, ready-to-eat foods were hitting the market that were more convenient.
    John General, CNN, 19 Nov. 2022
  • These Dyson models are small enough to hold in one hand and are convenient for spills or quick cleanups.
    Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Look around and start a project that makes your living space more convenient.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2024
  • The lack of fast and convenient places to charge electric cars on longer trips has been the main frustration.
    Peter Eavis, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2022
  • The adjustable hood stays put and won’t block your view, and the convenient front pockets keep small snacks or gear close.
    Déjà Leonard, Popular Mechanics, 17 Jan. 2023
  • This route will guide you to some of the best natural parts of the state and is also fairly convenient to get to.
    Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2023
  • The gift of convenient cuisine (with zero clean-up) may be the best baby gift of all.
    Marisa Lascala and Lori Bergamotto, Good Housekeeping, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Cables that are a foot or shorter are not very convenient to use, so I just get rid of them.
    Dallas News, 12 Jan. 2023
  • After that, the cheapest and most convenient flight is to San Jose’s airport.
    Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2023
  • There’s nothing quite as convenient as a cleaning wipe to clean any dirty surface in the home.
    Amanda Lauren, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2023
  • Plus, with a convenient handle at the top, the compact machine is easy to carry around.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
  • There’s nothing more convenient than an all-in-one set.
    Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2024
  • To wonder what someone meant to say is, after all, a convenient reason to think about him all the time.
    Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2023
  • This plush hooded fleece bathrobe is perfect for lounging, featuring an adjustable waist belt for a secure fit and two front pockets for convenient storage.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • For daily messes and spills, hauling out a traditional full-size vacuum isn’t convenient.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025

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