con·ve·nience
kən-ˈvēn-yən(t)s 
1
: fitness or suitability for performing an action or fulfilling a requirement
2
a
: something (such as an appliance, device, or service) conducive to comfort or ease
modern camping conveniences
b
chiefly British
: toilet sense 1
3
: a suitable or convenient time
Call me at your convenience.
4
: freedom from discomfort : ease
The forms can be filled out online for your convenience.
: designed for quick and easy preparation or use
convenience foods
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Examples of convenience in a Sentence
Noun
An elevator was available for the shoppers' convenience.
I enjoy the convenience of living near a post office.
For your convenience, we have added a feature that allows you to pay your bills over the Internet.
Please come to my office at your earliest convenience.
Our hotel room was equipped with all the modern conveniences.
They enjoyed the conveniences of flying first class.
Adjective
Frozen pizza is a popular convenience food.
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Noun
Self-checkouts offer retailers a powerful way to meet customer expectations for convenience while addressing operational costs.
—Mustafa Khanwala, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
These tools are designed not just for convenience but also for achieving salon-like results at home.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Mercury Retail is Russia's largest ultra-convenience retailer, operating a vast network of approximately 13,500 neighborhood stores nationwide.
—Kenneth Rapoza, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2021
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“Convenience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convenience. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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convenience
1 of 2 noun
con·ve·nience
kən-ˈvēn-yən(t)s
1
: the quality or state of being convenient
2
: personal comfort : freedom from trouble
3
: a convenient time : opportunity
come at your earliest convenience
4
: something that gives comfort or advantage
a house with all the modern conveniences
convenience
2 of 2 adjective
: designed for quick and easy preparation
convenience foods
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