fixture

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US /ˈfɪks.t͡ʃɚ/ UK /ˈfɪks.t͡ʃə/
noun verb Freq #29724

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    A piece of equipment fixed in place in a building, such as a sink or light, that is sold with the house.

    The kitchen comes with all the fixtures, including the oven and lights.

  2. 2
    noun

    A person or thing that is always present in a particular place.

    After thirty years, the old barman was a fixture at the pub.

  3. 3
    noun

    A sports match arranged for a particular date.

    This weekend's fixture against their rivals has been postponed.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
2 noun · a person or thing that is... regular
Word family
Forms fixtures
Derived forms fixtureless

Etymology

Alteration of older fixure, on the model of mixture.

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