appliance appliance /əˈplaɪəns/

noun

1. Durable goods for home or office use  ( appliance )
   durable goods for home or office use
    My favorite kitchen appliance is my stand mixer
   My favorite kitchen appliance is my stand mixer
   
   
2. A device or control that is very useful for a particular job  ( appliance , convenience , gismo [Informal] , contraption , contrivance , gadget , gizmo [Informal] , widget )
   a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
     The latest gadget on the market was a smartwatch.
   The latest gadget on the market was a smartwatch.