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

The kitchen features an island, a wine refrigerator, stainless steel appliances and a butler’s pantry. — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

The couple arrived from LA with a formidable list of appliances, including larger-than-average ovens for the UK and a substantial range, but Lilford found a way to accommodate them within the more compact London layout. — Amira Hashish, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

The latter’s spread in Look Magazine (displayed for crowds at the 1959 American National Exhibition in Moscow) showcases a Roomba-like vacuum and other astonishing appliances that seem to work by themselves. — Los Angeles Times, 7 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