fixture

CEFRB2

/ˈfɪks.t͡ʃə/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A piece of equipment fixed in a building.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A lighting unit; a luminaire.

Examples

  • Sami became a permanent fixture in Layla's house.

  • She's a fixture at all the high-society parties.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A regular patron of a place or institution; a person constantly present at a certain place.

  2. Something that is fixed in place, especially a permanent appliance or other item of personal property that is considered part of a house and is sold with it; compare fitting, furnishing.

  3. A work-holding or support device used in the manufacturing industry.

More examples

In context

  • There are plans to make the race an annual fixture.

  • The device is available in both handheld and fixtured models.

  • The residence was sold with fixtures and fittings.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The old house still had its original light blank, adding to its vintage charm.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

Alteration of older fixure, on the model of mixture.