convenient

adjective

con·​ve·​nient kən-ˈvēn-yənt 

1

a

: suited to personal comfort or to easy performance

meeting at a convenient time

b

: suited to a particular situation

a convenient excuse

c

: affording accommodation or advantage

found it convenient to deal with both problems at the same time

2

: being near at hand : close

a location convenient to the train station

3

obsolete : suitable, proper

conveniently adverb

Synonyms

• accessible
• handy
• reachable

Examples of convenient in a Sentence

"You know, you have a very convenient way, Alsi, of forgetting what happened two minutes ago." —Zadie Smith, White Teeth, (2000) 2001

It was more convenient to take my meals in bed, where all I had to do was push away my tray with its uneaten food and fall back upon my pillows … —Stanley Elkin, Harper's, January 1993

The Horses I would have you send to some good pasture … if you can find one convenient. —George Washington 10 May 1756, in The Papers of George Washington,  1984

… at last, after a dreadful struggle in a difficult place where there seemed to be no convenient branches at all, he got near the top. —J. R. R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, 1937

When is a convenient time for you to meet?

The controls are located in a convenient spot on the dashboard.

It might be more convenient to use a calculator, rather than adding the numbers yourself.

a convenient method of cleaning windows

Schools, churches, and stores are all convenient from here.

The power failure was a convenient excuse to leave work early.

The economic recession gave lawmakers a convenient pretext for passing the bill.

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Recent Examples on the Web

But the kitchen is all-new, featuring state-of-the-art luxury appliances and a big island, while the executive office boasts convenient garage access. —James McClain, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2023

The concealer comes in a convenient twist-up stick, making application a breeze. —Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2023

These items include a handheld immersion blender, a quiet and spacious food waste reducer, and various accessories including portable sized containers for convenient on-the-go use. —Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 24 Nov. 2023

Several other candidates are expected to run, including representatives of two political parties — the Communist and the nationalist leaning Liberal Democratic — that have acted as convenient sparring partners during Mr. Putin’s previous campaigns. —Ivan Nechepurenko, New York Times, 23 Nov. 2023

Trade in your tired Dutch oven for this pretty Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven from Amazon Basics, which comes in eight pretty shades and five convenient sizes. —Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2023

The new Christchurch route will be a more convenient way for US travelers to check both islands off their itineraries. —Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2023

Adjust your Echo privacy settings Using Alexa through your Amazon Echo device is a great and convenient tool. —Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2023

While the trays don’t roll out like drawers, each of the three levels is removable and has hand grips on either side for convenient carrying. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin convenient-, conveniens, from present participle of convenire to assemble, come together, be suitable, from com- + venire to come — more at come

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Kids Definition

convenient

adjective

con·​ve·​nient kən-ˈvēn-yənt 

1

: suited to a person's comfort or easy use

a convenient time

a convenient location

2

: easy to get to

schools, churches, and stores are all convenient

conveniently adverb