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Word

fixture

noun C1
UK /ˈfɪks.t͡ʃə/
US /ˈfɪks.t͡ʃɚ/

Meanings

noun

something that is fixed in place, especially a permanent part of a building (e.g., a light, sink, or cabinet)

fixture: something that is fixed in place, especially a permanent part of a building (e.g., a light, sink, or cabinet)
noun

a scheduled sports match or other planned event in a series

fixture: a scheduled sports match or other planned event in a series
noun

a person or thing that is a regular, familiar presence in a place or situation

fixture: a person or thing that is a regular, familiar presence in a place or situation

Definition

A fixture is something fixed in place, especially a permanent feature in a building.

A fixture is an object that is installed and intended to stay in one place, such as a sink, light, or shelf. In sports and events, a fixture is a scheduled match or planned activity. The word often suggests regularity or permanence, either physically or as part of a routine.

Examples

  • The landlord replaced the bathroom fixture after the old one started leaking.
  • Our next fixture is away, so the team is traveling the night before.
  • She has become a fixture at the weekly debate club, always ready with sharp questions.
  • I checked the inventory to ensure every light fixture was installed correctly before the opening.
  • They rearranged the office, but the built-in fixture by the window had to stay.

Common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse fixture (a fixed installation or scheduled match) with feature (a characteristic), using fixture when they mean feature.

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