English · Word Candidate

convenience

/kənˈviːnɪəns/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: conveniences · conveniencing · convenienced

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Meaning · English

The quality of being convenient.

Noun

Fast food is popular because of its cost and convenience.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Any object that makes life more convenient; a helpful item.

Noun

A pair of spectacles[…] and several other little conveniences.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To make convenient.

Verb

These are equally viable times and I propose we alternate between the two times in order to convenience as many people as possible.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “convenience” mean?

The quality of being convenient.

Is “convenience” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.