appliance

Everyday

An appliance is a machine or device used at home to do a job, like a fridge, washing machine, toaster or kettle. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons about electricity, appliances change electrical energy into other kinds, like heat in a toaster or movement in a fan. In safety lessons, children learn not to touch appliances with wet hands, not to put metal in toasters, and to unplug appliances safely. In eco lessons, switching appliances off saves energy. Phrases: «kitchen appliance», «electrical appliance».

Examples

• A toaster is a kitchen appliance. tree →
• Don't use electrical appliances near water. tree →
• Switch off appliances at the wall when you're done. tree →
• The fridge is the biggest appliance in our kitchen. tree →
• Never put a fork in an electrical appliance. tree →
• Which appliances use the most electricity? tree →
• The appliance shop sells kettles and microwaves. tree →
• A hairdryer changes electricity into heat and movement. tree →

Note

Countable: an appliance, appliances (starts with a vowel, so «an»). Spelling: appliance (double p, -iance). Safety: water and electricity are a dangerous mix.