convenience

[kuhn-veen-yuhns]

noun

1. the quality of being convenient; suitability.

   Synonyms: availability, handiness, utility

2. anything that saves or simplifies work, adds to one's ease or comfort, etc., as an appliance, utensil, or the like.

3. a convenient situation or time.

   at your convenience.

4. advantage or accommodation.

   a shelter for the convenience of travelers.

5. Chiefly British.,  water closet.

adjective

1. easy to obtain, use, or reach; made for convenience.

   convenience utensils that can be discarded after use.

convenience

/ kənˈviːnɪəns /

noun

1. the state or quality of being suitable or opportune

   the convenience of the hour

2. a convenient time or situation

3. at a time suitable to you

4. formal,  as soon as possible

5. usefulness, comfort, or facility

6. an object that is particularly useful, esp a labour-saving device

7. euphemistic,  a lavatory, esp a public one

8. to take advantage of; impose upon

Word History and Origins

Origin of convenience¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin convenientia “harmony, agreement,” from convenient-, stem of conveniēns “coming together” ( convenient ) + -ia -ia

Idioms and Phrases

see at one's convenience.

Example Sentences

But this is more than being about business and convenience.

From BBC

Like many things South Korea has embraced and spun off into something novel, convenience stores are an import to the country.

From Los Angeles Times

The row of shops off Whitmore Way includes a convenience store, a pharmacy and food outlets including an Indian restaurant, a Chinese takeaway and a burger bar.

From BBC

A Japanese convenience store chain has suspended the sale of rice balls, or onigiri, and other deli items at 1,600 stores after it found that staff had faked their expiry dates.

From BBC

The most significant reason for abandonment is the widespread practice of registering ships - called flags of convenience - in countries that have weak shipping rules, according to ITF.

From BBC

Related Words

• accessibility 
• accommodation 
• advantage 
• assistance 
• availability 
• benefit 
• comfort 
• ease 
• enjoyment 
• satisfaction 
• service 
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