US /kənˈvinjəns/ UK /kənˈviːnɪəns/
noun verb Freq #8761

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    The quality of being easy to use and saving you time or effort.

    Fast food is popular because of its low cost and convenience.

  2. 2
    noun

    A time or situation that suits you well.

    We will begin the work at your convenience.

  3. 3
    noun

    Something useful that makes life easier.

    The hotel room had every modern convenience.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 noun · the quality of being easy... easeamenity
3 noun · something useful that makes... amenity
Word family
Forms conveniencedconveniencesconvenienciesconveniencing
Derived forms disconvenienceultraconvenience

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin convenientia, from conveniens (“suitable”), present participle of convenire (“to come together, suit”). Doublet of convenance.

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