convenience

1 of 2

noun

con·​ve·​nience kən-ˈvēn-yən(t)s 

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

Synonyms

Noun

• accommodation
• amenity
• comfort
• creature comfort
• luxury
• mod con [chiefly British]
• nicety

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

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

Phrases Containing convenience

• at someone's convenience
• convenience store
• flag of convenience
• marriage of convenience
• public convenience

Kids Definition

convenience

1 of 2 noun

con·​ve·​nience kən-ˈvēn-yən(t)s 

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