convenience: Meaning and Definition of

con•ven•ience

Pronunciation: (kun-vēn'yuns), [key]
— n.
  1. the quality of being convenient; suitability.
  2. anything that saves or simplifies work, adds to one's ease or comfort, etc., as an appliance, utensil, or the like.
  3. a convenient situation or time: at your convenience.
  4. advantage or accommodation: a shelter for the convenience of travelers.
  5. See(def. 1).
—adj.
  1. easy to obtain, use, or reach; made for convenience: convenience utensils that can be discarded after use.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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