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 ( def 1 ).

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 your convenience
   at a time suitable to you
4. at your earliest convenience 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. make a convenience of
   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

Customers missed the convenience and stability of Hydra.

From Salon

It’s a vintage convenience store where you have your books, you have your records, you have your Picasso book.

From Los Angeles Times

Does that apply to the conveniences of modern recording technology?

From Los Angeles Times

Sainsbury’s has said it will match the price of up to 200 Aldi products in its smaller stores as it battles rivals to get more customers in its convenience stores.

From BBC

They come in quick-drying “backpack cases,” made from recycled plastic water bottles, with carabiners attached — so you can clip them to your daypack for convenience.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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