Synonyms of appliances

appliances

noun

plural of appliance

1

as in gadgets

an interesting and often novel device with a practical use

since the invention of the cork, all manner of appliances have been invented for the extraction of these sometimes troublesome stoppers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gadgets
• tools
• accessories
• gizmos
• innovations
• contraptions
• mechanisms
• widgets
• instruments
• inventions
• utensils
• contrivances
• jiggers
• gismos
• gimmicks
• implements
• accessaries
• ingenuities
• tricks
• adjuncts
• doodads
• thingamajigs
• doohickies
• doohickeys
• thingamabobs
• hickeys
• thingumajigs
• dinguses
• thingummies
• hootenannies

2

as in accessories

something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment

an appliance that allows the machine to be used as a sander

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accessories
• options
• accouterments
• adaptors
• adapters
• appendages
• attachments
• accoutrements
• accessaries
• additives
• equipments
• add-ons
• adjuncts
• furnishings
• enhancements
• subsidiaries
• accompaniments
• ornaments
• supplements
• luxuries
• appurtenances
• incidentals
• auxiliaries
• fillers
• trappings
• amenities
• decorations
• complements
• trimmings
• embroideries
• adornments
• paraphernalia
• trims
• nonessentials
• extras
• nonnecessities
• habiliments
• garnishes
• bells and whistles
• embellishments
• frills
• doodads

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• requirements
• necessities
• essentials
• requisites

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of appliances

Typhur’s new Sync appliances change that equation entirely. —Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025

The price of dishwashers, along with most appliances, has seen a long-term, shallow downward trend, making such purchases even more affordable. —Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025

An alternative method is to use a degreasing cleaner specifically designed for kitchen appliances. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025

Alternatively, the chef’s kitchen is sleek, modern, and fitted with smooth wood cabinetry and commercial-style stainless-steel appliances. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025

To paraphrase Einstein, air can deep-fry about as well as a fish can climb a tree, but that doesn’t mean that air fryers aren’t worthwhile appliances in their own right. —Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025

If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025

If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances. —Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025

If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025