ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Convenience

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /kənˈviːnɪəns/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Convenience is a noun meaning The quality of being convenient.

Meaning

The quality of being convenient.

More Meanings

  1. Any object that makes life more convenient; a helpful item.
  2. A convenient time.
  3. To make convenient.
  4. (chiefly British) Ellipsis of public convenience (“a public lavatory”).

Example Sentences

Fast food is popular because of its cost and convenience.
We will come over and begin the work at your convenience.
A pair of spectacles[…] and several other little conveniences.
Thus first Necessity invented stools, / Convenience next suggested elbow-chairs[…]

Word Forms

Synonyms for convenience

Depending on context, synonyms include amenity, bathroom, latrine, necessarium, toilet, toilet room.

Antonyms for convenience

Common opposites include inconvenience.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include widget, gizmo, gadget, contraption, contrivance, appliance.

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