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convenience

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Pluralconveniences (some meanings)

Verbconveniences, conveniencing, convenienced

5 meanings of convenience

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  1. 1
    noununcountable
    How easy and quick something is to use, reach, or do.

    She likes the convenience of paying with her phone.

    We picked this hotel for its convenience. It is right next to the beach.

    Similarease, accessibility, handiness, proximity, practicality

    Oppositeinconvenience, difficulty

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  2. 2
    nouncountable
    A thing, like a machine or service, that makes life easier.

    A microwave is a convenience that saves time when you cook.

    The campsite has no conveniences, so bring everything you need.

    Similaramenity, comfort, facility, luxury

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  3. 3
    noununcountable
    A time that works well for you, with no rush or trouble.

    Call me back at your convenience. There is no rush.

    You can pick up your photos at your convenience. The shop is open all day.

    Similaropportunity

  4. 4
    nounBritishcountableabbreviationellipsis
    Short for public convenience. A British word for a public toilet.

    Excuse me, is there a convenience near the station?

    We stopped at the convenience by the car park before the long drive.

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  5. 5
    verbtransitive
    To make something easier or more comfortable for someone.

    The store changed its hours to convenience people who work all day.

    The new bus route conveniences students who live far from school.

    Similaraccommodate, suit, help, serve

    Oppositeinconvenience

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Origin

It comes from Latin convenientia, meaning 'suitable', from a verb meaning 'to come together'.