A device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task, such as cooking or cleaning, in the home.
familiar everyday household appliances like refrigerators or vacuum cleaners
Example sentencesExamples
Sales of 'white goods' and household appliances have rocketed.
Online sales of household appliances are taking off for the high street retailer.
Demonstrations of Jane's clever household appliances were eagerly anticipated by audiences.
Most common household appliances are equipped with an on/off switch.
For all major purchases, especially household appliances, keep the corresponding receipts in a handy place.
Avoid buying over-priced warranties, which can increase the cost of household appliances by up to half.
Microwave ovens are one of many household appliances that generate an electromagnetic field.
The demand for luxury household appliances and electronic equipment proved to be so great that the ban on their importation was ineffective.
They have consulted with people as well as educating them about different types of electricity generation and the amount of power needed to operate everyday household appliances.
Major purchases such as household appliances, bicycles, or furniture are often made in specialty stalls in larger markets or in stores in towns and cities.