Synonyms & related words for appliance

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of appliance — including contrivance, housewares, device, apparatus, hardware, kitchenware. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to appliance

Explore words related to appliance — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include gadget, gizmo, contraption, gadgetry, utensil, dishwashers, washer, stoves. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for appliance

Common synonyms for appliance include contrivance, housewares, device, apparatus, hardware, kitchenware, equipment, durables — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does appliance come from?

The word appliance breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root pli-, from Latin plico (“fold”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.