convenience
1 of 2noun
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 2adjective
: designed for quick and easy preparation or use
convenience foods
Synonyms
Noun
- accommodation
- amenity
- comfort
- creature comfort
- luxury
- mod con [chiefly British]
- nicety
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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
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 Kenneth Rapoza, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2021 See More
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
Phrases Containing convenience
Kids Definition
convenience
noun
con·ve·nience kən-ˈvē-nyəns
1
: the quality or state of being available, easy to use, useful, or helpful
Shoppers enjoy the convenience of an elevator.
2
: personal comfort
I thought only of my own convenience.
3
: opportunity sense 1
Come at your earliest convenience.
4
: something that gives comfort or advantage
They live in a house with modern conveniences.
inconveniences 1 of 2
noun
as in headaches
something that is a source of irritation the inconvenience of having to walk everywhere until the car is fixed Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- headaches
- frustrations
- nuisances
- worries
- annoyances
- problems
- thorns
- irritants
- aggravations
- exasperations
- vexations
- hassles
- discomforts
- irks
- peeves
- troubles
- anxieties
- pests
- bugbears
- trials
- rubs
- insults
- botherations
- menaces
- burdens
- affronts
- bothers
- ruffles
- predicaments
- curses
- upsets
- hair shirts
- plagues
- tribulations
- pinpricks
- aggros
- plights
- offenders
- offences
- mischiefs
- disturbers
- afflictions
- sores
- offenses
- fleabites
- annoyers
- millstones
- pet peeves
- albatross
- harassers
- hang-ups
- crosses
- albatrosses
- pandora's boxes
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- joys
- pleasures
- delights
inconveniences
2 of 2verb
as in troubles
to cause discomfort to or trouble for he inconvenienced his sister by moving into her tiny apartment Synonyms & Similar Words
- troubles
- weighs
- bothers
- disturbs
- burdens
- discommodes
- upsets
- incommodes
- disobliges
- handicaps
- angers
- bugs
- annoys
- puts out
- hinders
- encumbers
- aggravates
- peeves
- exasperates
- irks
- saddles
- impedes
- provokes
- hampers
- gets
- obstructs
- shackles
- fetters
- inhibits
- trammels
- manacles
- vexes
- chafes
- hamstrings
- riles
- hobbles
- ties up
- grates
- holds back
- nettles
- galls
- piques
- perturbs
- inflames
- interferes (with)
- holds up
- agitates
- enflames
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- favors
- aids
- obliges
- helps
- accommodates
- eases
- assists
- delights
- facilitates
- abets
- pleases
- comforts
- smooths
- contents
- smoothes
- disarms
- satisfies
- gratifies
- appeases
- consoles
- conciliates
- placates
- mollifies
- gladdens
- pacifies