1 [U] the quality of being useful, easy or suitable for sb:
We have provided seats for the convenience of our customers. * For (the sake of) convenience, the two groups have been treated as one in this report. * The position of the house combines quietness and convenience. * In this resort you can enjoy all the comfort and convenience of modern tourism.
seealsoFLAGOFCONVENIENCE, MARRIAGEOFCONVENIENCE
2 [C] something that is useful and can make things easier or quicker to do, or more comfortable:
It was a great convenience to have the school so near. * The house had all the modern conveniences (= central heating, hot water, etc.) that were unusual at that time.
seealsoPUBLICCONVENIENCE
IDIOMS
at sb's convenience (formal) at a time or a place which is suitable for sb:
Can you telephone me at your convenience to arrange a meeting?
moreatEARLYadj.
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This is a English–English dictionary entry.
Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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Is convenience a noun, verb, or something else?
In this entry, convenience is tagged as noun.
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