attachment

noun

ə-ˈtach-mənt How to pronounce attachment (audio)
Definition of attachmentnext
1
as in affection
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone I doubt that there's any permanent attachment between the two teenagers

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2
as in accessory
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment bought a grinder attachment for the kitchen mixer

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3
as in allegiance
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty an unflinching attachment to the marriage, through times both good and bad

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Recent Examples of attachment Field workers using tablets with high-precision positioning attachments can now scan open utility trenches before they’re backfilled. — Ronald Bisio, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Step 7 Fit bowl onto mixer fitted with clean whisk attachment. — Tanya Bush, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026 Strong attachment to a leader and antipathy toward outgroups barely moved. — Thomas Shull, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 Archival details include a wide relaxed fit, rear waistband cinch and suspender attachments. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attachment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attachment
  1. affection
  2. accessory
  3. allegiance
  4. love
  5. option
  6. loyalty
  7. devotion
  8. appliance
Noun
  • This significant fact indicates to this writer that the affections of the fair fans seem to be switching from those big strong men who rescue them from all sorts of situations, to an esthetic young chap who can give them a dancing thrill.
    — David Hajdu, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The Olympia, Washington songwriter known for underground rap production pivots to sunny, nostalgic power-pop with distinct affection for the college-rock era.
    — Jeff Yerger, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of affection
Noun
  • Pack smarter and travel happier with a set of three packing cubes in beautiful, coordinating Indigo patterns to keep clothes, shoes, accessories and travel items organized and easy to find.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • As nature trades its summer greens for a rich tapestry of amber, rust, burgundy, and gold, our wardrobes are following suit—and with all manner of vibrant, textured, statement-making accessories piled on top.
    — Ciarra Lorren Zatorski, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of accessory
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  • Yet the political alternatives that once dominated the region have lost their capacity to command popular allegiance.
    — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Countries including Nauru, Honduras and Nicaragua have switched allegiances from Taiwan to Beijing in recent years.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of allegiance
Noun
  • While the short was a love letter to the museum at which it was filmed (Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre), the feature is intended as a love letter to Bomber County as a whole.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Rilke writes about solitude, love, patience and learning to live with uncertainty.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of love
Noun
  • The Air Force wants CCAs to increase the number of aircraft available for a mission while giving pilots additional sensing, targeting, and engagement options.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In exchange, users are given a smaller pool of options in place of endless swiping.
    — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of option
Noun
  • Still, Saudi Arabia has viewed attendance at the event, and general support for the Gulf during turbulent times, as a loyalty test for global business leaders.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The Maryland and New Jersey laws focus on groceries, with exceptions for certain loyalty discounts and other promotional offers.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of loyalty
Noun
  • The Beehive State topped the ranking with its devotion to the Japanese card game.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • There is something about this ethic that a critic should inhabit, as well—a craft of devotion rather than exhibition.
    — Lola Seaton, The New York Review of Books, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of devotion
Noun
  • Storyteller Overland Powering up the sockets and appliances, the Gear Mode packs in 4+ kWh of Lithionics batteries that send power through a 2,000-W inverter and charge while driving through a high-output auxiliary alternator.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The team also highlighted that electric motors power a wide range or technologies, from hybrid or electric vehicles, to industrial systems and household appliances.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of appliance

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