fixture

noun

fix·​ture ˈfiks-chər 

1

: the act or process of fixing : the state of being fixed

2

a

: something that is fixed or attached (as to a building) as a permanent appendage or as a structural part

a plumbing fixture

b

: a device for supporting work during machining

c

: an item of movable property so incorporated into real property that it may be regarded as legally a part of it

3

: a familiar or invariably present element or feature in some particular setting

especially : a person long associated with a place or activity

4

: a settled date or time especially for a sporting or festive event

also : such an event especially as a regularly scheduled affair

Synonyms

• institution

Examples of fixture in a Sentence

He's been a fixture in the parade for many years.

She hopes the new educational program will become a permanent fixture at the zoo.

Recent Examples on the Web

Nearly every fixture was hand-picked and thoughtfully sourced from Europe by Emilie Keuning. —Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025

Hidden ambient light sources create an immersive dining experience where light exists without visible lighting fixtures. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2025

The first stage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set to begin on Saturday with a fixture between Al Ahly and Inter Miami, and now is the time to secure your seats. —Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025

In partnership with Art Processors, the museum’s new exhibit will use three-dimensional light and sound fixtures to guide guests through a close-up viewing of notable pieces of art. —Ramal Nasim, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

alteration of earlier fixure (probably after mixture), going back to Middle English, "point of attachment," borrowed from Late Latin fīxūra "action of fixing, place where a nail is fixed," from Latin fīxus, past participle of fīgere "to drive in, insert, fasten" + -ūra -ure — more at fix entry 1

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fixture

• plumbing fixture

Rhymes for fixture

• mixture
• admixture
• intermixture

Kids Definition

fixture

noun

fix·​ture ˈfiks-chər 

1

: the act of fixing : the state of being fixed

2

: something attached as a permanent part

bathroom fixtures

3

: one firmly established in a place

Legal Definition

fixture

noun

fix·​ture

: an item of movable property so incorporated into a real property that it may be regarded as legally a part of it