Fixture
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Definitions
3 meaningsAn object that is permanently attached to a building or the land and does not move, like a light or a built-in cabinet.
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A thing that is permanently fixed in place.
The bathroom mirror is a fixture.
💡 Simply: Imagine your house has things that can't be easily taken out, like a lamp that's bolted to the ceiling or a cabinet that's part of the wall. Those are fixtures!
👶 For kids: Something that stays put and can't be moved easily, like a light in your room.
More Examples
The homeowners had to replace the old electrical fixtures.
A built-in oven is considered a fixture.
How It's Used
"The electrician installed new light fixtures in the kitchen."
"Built-in bookshelves are considered fixtures and typically remain with the property."
A person or thing that is a constant and reliable part of a particular scene or place.
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A person or thing that is regarded as a permanent part of a group or organization.
The old clock in the town square is a fixture.
💡 Simply: Think of someone who is always at the coffee shop every morning, or a specific player that always plays in your favorite sports team. They are fixtures! They are a constant.
👶 For kids: Someone or something that is always there in the same place, like your best friend at school.
More Examples
The lead actress is a fixture in the theater group.
The local diner is a fixture for the community.
How It's Used
"The team's star player is a fixture in the starting lineup."
"He has been a fixture in local politics for decades."
A scheduled sporting event, especially a match.
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An arranged sports event.
The tennis fixture will be held next week.
💡 Simply: When your favorite team is going to play a game. It’s a scheduled match.
👶 For kids: A game that's planned to be played at a certain time and place, like a soccer game or a basketball game.
More Examples
We watched an exciting fixture between the two rival teams.
The fixture was heavily attended.
How It's Used
"The football fixture was postponed due to bad weather."
"The tournament organizers finalized the fixture list."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
a permanent fixture
A person or thing that is always present and cannot easily be removed or changed.
"The family has been a permanent fixture in the town for generations."
From Middle English *fixure*, from Old French *ficture* and directly from Latin *fixura* ('a fastening'), from *figere* ('to fix, fasten').
Used since the 16th century, initially for a specific act of fixing, then evolving to describe something fixed or permanently in place.