fixture

noun fix·ture \ ˈfiks-chər \

|Updated on: 22 Jun 2018

Examples: fixture in a Sentence

Definition of fixture

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

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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 of fixture from the Web

Antoine Griezmann went down after a tackle in the penalty box in the second half of the Group C fixture.

— afp, chicagotribune.com, "VAR system used for first time in France, Australia match," 16 June 2018
The timing of the report, so close to the pivotal Group B fixture between Spain and Portugal, was intriguing to say the least.

— martin rogers, USA TODAY, "Cristiano Ronaldo pays $21.7 million to avoid jail time in tax fraud case," 15 June 2018
The South Side fixture offers more than 70 retailers, including Bath & Body Works, Dick’s Sporting Goods, JCPenney, Macy’s, Old Navy and Sears.

— joshua fechter, San Antonio Express-News, "San Antonio malls provide wide variety of shopping experiences," 11 June 2018
Tillman does not have the Zen Master-like reputation that the Blue Devils’ John Danowski has developed, but he is widely cited by his players as the constant fixture.

— edward lee, baltimoresun.com, "Consistently successful Maryland has become recent ‘gold standard’ in men’s lacrosse," 25 May 2018
None of the above would be a walkover, especially considering England have won just two World Cup knockout fixtures since 1990.

— SI.com, "2018 FIFA World Cup Team Preview: Analysing England's Chances at the Tournament," 5 June 2018
The experimental fixtures have three settings that simulate changes in natural sunlight throughout the day.

— robert lee hotz, WSJ, "Can Research on Astronauts Lead to a Good Night’s Sleep on Earth?," 4 June 2018
Apart from installing a new sound system, the new tenants took care to emphasize the art nouveau details of the original space — from the elaborate lighting fixtures to the profiles of Golden West club members in stained glass windows.

— aidin vaziri, SFChronicle.com, "August Hall offers locals a new music venue in Union Square," 4 June 2018
Lighting and fixtures are simple across the spectrum.

— valerie sweeten, Houston Chronicle, "On the Market/Condo Life: Luxury bathrooms enhance high-rises across Houston," 3 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of fixture

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 ¹fix

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First Known Use: 1598

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fixture Synonyms

Synonyms

institution;

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FIXTURE Defined for English Language Learners

fixture

noun

Definition of fixture for English Language Learners

: something (such as a light, toilet, sink, etc.) that is attached to a house or building and that is not removed when the house or building is sold
: a person or thing that has been part of something or involved in something for a long time
sports : a game played at a particular time and place