Convenience
Pronunciation
Origin
From Latin convenientia, from conveniens ("suitable"), present participle of convenire ("to come together, suit").
Full definition of convenience
Noun
convenience
(plural conveniences)- the quality of being suitable, useful or convenient
- ShakespeareLet's further think of this;
Weigh what convenience both of time and means
May fit us to our shape. - anything that makes for an easier life
- CowperThus first Necessity invented stools, Convenience next suggested elbow-chairs...
- Jonathan SwiftA pair of spectacles and several other little conveniences.
- Fast food is popular because of its cost and convenience.
- a convenient time, especially in the phrase at one's convenience
- (chiefly British) a public toilet