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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 5559 COCA: 4892

convenience

1 convenience /kənˈviːnjəns/ noun
plural conveniences
1 convenience
/kənˈviːnjəns/
noun
plural conveniences
Learner's definition of CONVENIENCE
[noncount] : a quality or situation that makes something easy or useful for someone by reducing the amount of work or time required to do something方便;适宜;便利
opposite inconvenience; see also marriage of convenience
[noncount] : a time that is appropriate for doing something or that is suitable for someone方便的时候;适当的时机
[count] : something (such as a device) that makes you more comfortable or allows you to do things more easily便利的事物;便利设施
2 convenience /kənˈviːnjəns/ adjective
2 convenience
/kənˈviːnjəns/
adjective
Learner's definition of CONVENIENCE
always used before a noun
: designed for quick and easy preparation便利的;方便的
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 5559 COCA: 4892

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

Example Sentences

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. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The strips simply stick on teeth and can be worn during daily activities for convenience. April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 30 Aug. 2022 SSDs are available in 2.5-inch laptop-drive sizes, but that's only for convenience in fitting within established drive bays. PCMAG, 26 Aug. 2022 As an example, Birkhead cites Chase’s more than 60 million digitally active customers who use its mobile app and website for convenience. Randy Bean, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 These cleaning wipes break down in compost, a win for anyone looking for convenience but wary of creating more waste. Samantha Benoit, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2022 Bianca Haracz, of Schaumburg, would have preferred her 2-year-old son be vaccinated at a pharmacy, for convenience. Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2022 With the growth of Africa’s middle class, there will be a greater aspiration for convenience, including consuming disposable goods, resulting in greater pressure on the environment. Meron Demisse, Quartz, 21 Apr. 2022 The trial run sets the stage for another test of consumers’ willingness to tolerate Big Brother-like monitoring in exchange for convenience. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2022 Union members said the company encouraged workers to use the mailbox, while the company said it was installed for convenience. William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 26 Jan. 2022
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 More

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
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 5559 COCA: 4892
convenience

noun¹

1being useful/easy/suitable方便;便利;適宜ADJECTIVE | VERB + CONVENIENCE | CONVENIENCE + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEgreat十分方便added, additional, extra附帶的/額外的/特別的便利All our chalets include a microwave for extra convenience.我們為所有的度假小屋配了微波爐,以備不時之需。administrative, political管理上的/政治上的方便The system is based on administrative convenience rather than public benefit.這一體制是基於管理上的方便,而非公眾的利益。VERB + CONVENIENCEoffer, provide提供方便CONVENIENCE + NOUNfood方便食品The children like convenience food such as pizzas.孩子們喜歡比薩餅之類的方便食品。store (especially NAmE) 便利店PREPOSITIONat your convenience在⋯方便的時候Can you telephone me at your convenience (= when it is convenient for you) to arrange a further meeting?能不能在你方便的時候給我打個電話以便安排下一次見面?for (your) convenience為了(⋯的)方便I keep my cookbooks in the kitchen for convenience.為了方便,我把烹飪書放在廚房裏。An order form is enclosed for your convenience.為了方便起見,內附訂購單一張。PHRASESa marriage of convenience (= a marriage for practical reasons, not love) , at your earliest convenience (= as soon as possible) (business商業) , comfort and convenience基於實際利益的婚姻;請在方便時儘早;舒適便利In this resort you can enjoy all the comfort and convenience of modern tourism.在這個旅遊勝地,您可盡享現代旅遊的舒適便利。for the sake of convenience為方便起見We leave the keys near the front door for the sake of convenience.為了方便,我們把鑰匙放在前門附近。
convenience

noun²

2sth useful便利設施ADJECTIVEgreat極大的方便It's a great convenience living near the station.住在車站附近極為方便。modern現代化便利設施They wouldn't like to live without modern conveniences such as microwaves.他們不願過沒有微波爐等現代化便利設施的生活。

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