convenience

1 of 2

noun

con·​ve·​nience kən-ˈvēn-yən(t)s How to pronounce convenience (audio)
1
: fitness or suitability for performing an action or fulfilling a requirement
2
a
: something (such as an appliance, device, or service) conducive to comfort or ease
modern camping conveniences
b
chiefly British : toilet sense 1
3
: a suitable or convenient time
Call me at your convenience.
4
: freedom from discomfort : ease
The forms can be filled out online for your convenience.

convenience

2 of 2

adjective

: designed for quick and easy preparation or use
convenience foods

Examples of convenience in a Sentence

Noun An elevator was available for the shoppers' convenience. I enjoy the convenience of living near a post office. For your convenience, we have added a feature that allows you to pay your bills over the Internet. Please come to my office at your earliest convenience. Our hotel room was equipped with all the modern conveniences. They enjoyed the conveniences of flying first class. Adjective Frozen pizza is a popular convenience food.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The meal combines popular brands with convenience and quality, focusing on a hearty holiday meal without the hassle. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 These numbers could point to an inconvenient truth about parents' use of convenience foods. Mia Taylor, Parents, 25 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Mercury Retail is Russia's largest ultra-convenience retailer, operating a vast network of approximately 13,500 neighborhood stores nationwide. Kenneth Rapoza, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2021 See all Example Sentences for convenience 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

see convenient

Adjective

see convenient

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of convenience was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Convenience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convenience. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

convenience

1 of 2 noun
con·​ve·​nience kən-ˈvēn-yən(t)s How to pronounce convenience (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being convenient
2
: personal comfort : freedom from trouble
3
: a convenient time : opportunity
come at your earliest convenience
4
: something that gives comfort or advantage
a house with all the modern conveniences

convenience

2 of 2 adjective
: designed for quick and easy preparation
convenience foods

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