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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
For packing convenience, the fabric seat separates from the frame, which folds down to fit into a relatively compact 17-inch by 7-inch carrying sack.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
What’s driving these agreements is not just convenience, but also desperation.
—Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
More than 80% of Amazon customers give this product a 5-star rating, praising its convenience, value, and ease of swallowing.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2024
As more and more middle-class women joined the workforce, new products that promised convenience in domestic work, which largely still fell to them, became indispensable tools of the homemaking trade.
—Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
While electric options can add convenience and still provide a lot of user control, a manual option may be a better option for people who want even more control, albeit at the cost of extra work.
—Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
Even though the battery is not removable, the USB-C charging here is a convenience; most first-party flashes rely on AA batteries for power.
—PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
For convenience, Gilliam asked to get the scans at a hospital near her home in Sudbury, Massachusetts.
—Judith Graham, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
Kenneth Rapoza, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2021
Noun
Moving beyond the traditional, this device combines sleek design with functionality, promising an experience that marries technology with everyday convenience.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
For packing convenience, the fabric seat separates from the frame, which folds down to fit into a relatively compact 17-inch by 7-inch carrying sack.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
What’s driving these agreements is not just convenience, but also desperation.
—Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
More than 80% of Amazon customers give this product a 5-star rating, praising its convenience, value, and ease of swallowing.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2024
As more and more middle-class women joined the workforce, new products that promised convenience in domestic work, which largely still fell to them, became indispensable tools of the homemaking trade.
—Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
While electric options can add convenience and still provide a lot of user control, a manual option may be a better option for people who want even more control, albeit at the cost of extra work.
—Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
Even though the battery is not removable, the USB-C charging here is a convenience; most first-party flashes rely on AA batteries for power.
—PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
For convenience, Gilliam asked to get the scans at a hospital near her home in Sudbury, Massachusetts.
—Judith Graham, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 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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