If something is done for your convenience, it is done in a way that is useful or suitable for you.
He was happy to make a detour for her convenience.
...the need to put the rights of citizens above the convenience of elected officials. [+ of]
See at sb's convenience
2. countable noun
If you describe something as a convenience, you mean that it is very useful.
Mail order is a convenience for buyers who are too busy to shop.
3. countable noun [usually plural]
Conveniences are pieces of equipment designed to make your life easier.
...21st-century conveniences such as a bathroom for each of its two bedrooms.
...an apartment with all the modern conveniences.
4. countable noun
A public convenience is a building containing toilets which is provided in a public place for anyone to use.
[British, formal]
...the cubicles of a public convenience.
5. See also convenient
More Synonyms of convenience
convenience in British English
(kənˈviːnɪəns)
noun
1.
the state or quality of being suitable or opportune
the convenience of the hour
2.
a convenient time or situation
3. at your convenience
4. at your earliest convenience
5.
usefulness, comfort, or facility
6.
an object that is particularly useful, esp a labour-saving device
7. euphemistic, mainly British
a lavatory, esp a public one
8. make a convenience of
convenience in American English
(kənˈvinjəns)
Word forms: pluralconˈveniencies
noun
1.
the quality of being convenient; fitness or serviceability
2.
personal well-being; comfort
3.
a condition personally favorable or suitable; advantage
4.
anything that adds to one's comfort or saves work; useful, handy, or helpful device, article, service, etc.
5. British
lavatory (sense 2)
Also ; Archaic conˈveniency (kənˈvinjənsi)Word forms: pluralconˈveniencies
Idioms:
at one's convenience
Word origin
ME < L convenientia < convenire, convene
Examples of 'convenience' in a sentence
convenience
They may well find that patients will take their chances for the sake of convenience.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
A body representing local corner shops and convenience stores said that the government must act to help to secure the future of rural shops across Britain.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The internet giants have introduced hundreds of millions to the ease and convenience of virtual shopping.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
That was more important than his convenience or whether life was being fair to him or not.
Christianity Today (2000)
Many people like the convenience of receiving their bills online.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Trading standards officers warned that convenience stores may still be selling products which have been withdrawn.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The heart is not a public convenience.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Our future is in small convenience shops.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It warned some hospitals may be placing convenience ahead of patient safety.
The Sun (2016)
In the interests of public convenience we should flush them out.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Wet wipes may seem like a modern convenience but 30 metres underground they are anything but.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The whole service culture will change dramatically, from opening times to convenience and availability of services.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Yes, convenience and online may be moving in the right direction but the rot is setting in.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It is expensive, but there is very little trickery with the pricing and the convenience and quality are genuine enough.
Smith, Drew Food Watch (1994)
The project is seen as a way to improve the nutritional quality of convenience foods and would be a vital tool in tackling the obesity crisis.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
People like the convenience of having their groceries delivered but also like the fact it comes by electric float and the milk and juice in recycled glass.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He added: 'All of them are switching their attention to the convenience sector.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
For 30 years we have put convenience, cost and adaptability ahead of security.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Overall, a well-made combination of convenience and sound quality.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The poppies aren't there for our convenience because we like them: they are saying something important.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Venice, for better or worse, remains relatively untouched by modern convenience and has a pace of life all of her own.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
One of Britain's biggest convenience store chains will open a round of initial public offerings this year after outlining plans to float next month.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
In other languages
convenience
British English: convenience NOUN
benefit If something is done for your convenience, it is done in a way that is useful or suitable for you.
He was happy to make a detour for her convenience.
American English: convenience
Brazilian Portuguese: conveniência
Chinese: 方便
European Spanish: comodidad
French: convenance
German: Annehmlichkeit
Italian: comodità
Japanese: 便宜
Korean: 편의
European Portuguese: conveniência
Latin American Spanish: comodidad
British English: convenience NOUN
help If you describe something as a convenience, you mean that it is very useful.
Mail order is a convenience for buyers who are too busy to shop.
American English: convenience
Brazilian Portuguese: comodidade
Chinese: 便利设施
European Spanish: comodidad
French: avantage
German: Annehmlichkeit
Italian: comodità
Japanese: 便利
Korean: 편리한 것
European Portuguese: comodidade
Latin American Spanish: comodidad
All related terms of 'convenience'
convenience food
Convenience food is frozen , dried, or canned food that can be heated and prepared very quickly and easily .
convenience goods
goods which make people's lives easier
convenience market
the area of business which involves selling convenience foods
convenience store
A convenience store is a shop which sells mainly food and which is usually open until late at night .
public convenience
A public convenience is a toilet in a public place for everyone to use.
at one's convenience
at a time, or in a place or manner, suitable to one
at sb's convenience
If something is arranged to happen at your convenience , it happens at a time which is most suitable for you.
at your convenience
at a time suitable to you
flag of convenience
a national flag flown by a ship registered in that country to gain financial or legal advantage
make a convenience of
to take advantage of; impose upon
marriage of convenience
a marriage based on expediency rather than on love
at your earliest convenience
as soon as possible
Chinese translation of 'convenience'
convenience
(kənˈviːnɪəns)
n
(u) (= ease, suitability) 方便 (fāngbiàn)
(c) (= useful thing) 便利设(設)施 (biànlì shèshī)
at sb's convenience在某人方便的时(時)候 (zài mǒurén fāngbiàn de shíhou)
at your earliest convenience在你方便时(時)尽(儘)早 (zài nǐ fāngbiàn shí jìnzǎo)
Derived Forms
conveniencesn pl方便的用具 (fāngbiàn de yòngjù)
1 (noun)
He was happy to make a detour for her convenience.
Synonyms
benefit
I'm a great believer in the benefits of this form of therapy.
good
I'm only doing all this for your own good.
interest
Did the Directors act in the best interests of their club?
advantage
A good crowd will be a definite advantage to the team.
2 (noun)
Definition
the quality of being suitable or convenient
She was delighted with the convenience of this arrangement.
Synonyms
suitability
information on the suitability of a product for use in the home
fitness
There is a debate about his fitness for the job.
appropriateness
He wonders about the appropriateness of every move he makes.
opportuneness
3 (noun)
Definition
the quality of being suitable or convenient
the convenience of mobile phones
Synonyms
usefulness
His interest lay in the usefulness of his work.
utility
He inwardly questioned the utility of his work.
serviceability
handiness
Opposites
inconvenience
,
uselessness
4 (noun)
Definition
the quality of being suitable or convenient
They miss the convenience of London's tubes and buses.
Synonyms
accessibility
the town's accessibility to the city
availability
the easy availability of guns
nearness
The nearness of the house to the station is an added bonus.
handiness
5 (noun)
Definition
an object that is useful
The chalets have all the modern conveniences.
Synonyms
appliance
facility
What recreational facilities are now available?
comfort
I tried to find some words of comfort to offer her.
amenity
The hotel amenities include a health club and banqueting rooms.
labour-saving device
help
phrase
See at your convenience
Additional synonyms
in the sense of advantage
Definition
benefit or profit
A good crowd will be a definite advantage to the team.
Synonyms
benefit,
use,
start,
help,
service,
aid,
profit,
favour,
asset,
assistance,
blessing,
utility,
boon,
ace in the hole,
ace up your sleeve,
convenience,
avail
in the sense of amenity
Definition
a useful or enjoyable feature
The hotel amenities include a health club and banqueting rooms.
Synonyms
facility,
service,
advantage,
comfort,
convenience
in the sense of appropriateness
He wonders about the appropriateness of every move he makes.