mod con

noun

ˌmäd-ˈkän 

chiefly British

: a modern convenience

—usually plural

Synonyms of mod con

• luxury
• benefit
• creature comfort
• amenity
• convenience
• service

Examples of mod con in a Sentence

bedrooms at the English country inn are filled with 18th-century charm, while the bathrooms have all the mod cons that 21st-century tourists demand

Recent Examples on the Web

Spanning over 14,500 square feet—notably large for Central London—the polished pad seamlessly combines original period features and Victorian proportions with the latest tech and mod cons. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026

All mod cons Being a new Kia, the Telluride’s technology—safety, convenience, and infotainment—is excellent and largely standard. — Kyle Hyatt, ArsTechnica, 17 Mar. 2026

Mute, calming colors, incredibly comfortable beds, and all mod cons accounted for. — Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 31 Jan. 2026

As the trail has grown, the adventurous trekkers of the start have ceded to a more diverse clientele, some of whom miss the mod cons. — Clodagh Kinsella, Travel + Leisure, 19 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

from mod. con., abbreviation for modern convenience

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mod con

• bodkin
• godkin