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
• utensils
• instruments
• contrivances
• inventions
• jiggers
• gimmicks
• implements
• tricks
• ingenuities
• adjuncts
• doodads
• thingamajigs
• doohickeys
• thingamabobs
• dinguses
• thingummies
• hickeys
• 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
• adapters
• appendages
• accoutrements
• attachments
• equipments
• additives
• add-ons
• adjuncts
• furnishings
• enhancements
• accompaniments
• subsidiaries
• ornaments
• supplements
• appurtenances
• luxuries
• incidentals
• amenities
• auxiliaries
• fillers
• trappings
• complements
• decorations
• trimmings
• embroideries
• adornments
• paraphernalia
• nonessentials
• extras
• nonnecessities
• habiliments
• trims
• garnishes
• bells and whistles
• embellishments
• frills
• doodads

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• requirements
• necessities
• essentials
• requisites

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of appliances

Existing rules limited how much people can be paid for the electricity these appliances provide for the grid. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Our testing also made clear that healthier homes are possible when households have access to efficient electric appliances that reduce the indoor air pollution risks of burning gas at home. — Carol J. Williams, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

The chef’s kitchen is anchored by dual marble islands, with a separate back kitchen and pantry equipped with additional appliances. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026

Read on to learn more about this versatile cleaning solution and how to use it to degrease your appliances. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026

The main level includes an open living and dining area and a chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances, honed granite countertops, a pantry and a laundry area. — Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

The opposite wall could probably accommodate some more appliances or a dining table. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026

In the heart of East Nashville, this two-bedroom home is perfect for families and those looking for a long-term stay topped with modern appliances and laundry. — Sara Sturek, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

About 70% of that is consumed indoors, covering everything from faucets and showers to toilets and appliances, according to the EPA. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026