Convenience — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /kən-ˈvēn-yən(t)s/ con·ve·nience

Meaning & Definition of Convenience

Convenience (noun)

  1. fitness or suitability for performing an action or fulfilling a requirement
  2. something (such as an appliance, device, or service) conducive to comfort or ease
  3. toilet

Convenience (adjective)

  1. designed for quick and easy preparation or use

Convenience (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something that adds to one's ease of living

    "a house with all the modern conveniences that buyers have come to expect"

    similar: accommodation, amenity, comfort, creature comfort, luxury, mod con (chiefly British), nicety
    related: bonus, extra, benefit, help, service, anodyne, solace, delight, indulgence, joy, pleasure
    opposite: burden, millstone, weight

  2. a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste

    "it can be hard to find a public convenience in an unfamiliar train station"

    similar: bath, bathroom, bog (British), can, cloakroom (British), comfort station, head, john, latrine, lavatory, loo (chiefly British), potty, restroom, toilet, washroom, water closet
    related: commode, pan (British), pot, garderobe, jakes, outhouse, privy, half bath, powder room, ladies (chiefly British), ladies' room, men's room

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Convenience

The most common words with a similar meaning to Convenience:

Chiefly British: mod con, loo
British: bog, cloakroom
accommodation, amenity, comfort, creature comfort, luxury, nicety, bath, bathroom, can, comfort station, head, john, latrine, lavatory, potty, restroom, toilet, washroom, water closet

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Convenience

Words with the opposite meaning of Convenience:

burden, millstone, weight

Related Words for Convenience

bonus, extra, benefit, help, service, anodyne, solace, delight, indulgence, joy, pleasure, commode, pan, pot, garderobe, jakes, outhouse, privy, half bath, powder room, ladies, ladies' room, men's room

Origin & Etymology of Convenience

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Convenience

convenience store, flag of convenience, marriage of convenience, at someone's convenience, public convenience

Frequently Asked Questions about Convenience

What does "Convenience" mean?

"Convenience" means fitness or suitability for performing an action or fulfilling a requirement. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: fitness or suitability for performing an action or fulfilling a requirement. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Convenience"?

Other words for "Convenience" include accommodation, amenity, comfort, creature comfort, luxury, mod con, nicety and bath. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Convenience" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Convenience"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Convenience". Common alternatives include accommodation, amenity, comfort, creature comfort, luxury, mod con, nicety, bath, bathroom and bog.

What is the opposite of "Convenience"?

Antonyms of "Convenience" include burden, millstone and weight.

How do you use "Convenience" in a sentence?

Examples of "Convenience" in a sentence: "a house with all the modern conveniences that buyers have come to expect"; "it can be hard to find a public convenience in an unfamiliar train station".

Is "Convenience" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Convenience" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Convenience"?

"Convenience" is pronounced /kən-ˈvēn-yən(t)s/ and divided into syllables as con·ve·nience.

What is the origin of the word "Convenience"?

First known use: 14th century.