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 convenience convenience /kənˈviːnjəns/

noun

  1. () The state of being suitable or opportune  ( convenience )
    the state of being suitable or opportune
     Chairs arranged for his own convenience
    chairs arranged for his own convenience
  2. () The quality of being useful and convenient  ( convenience )
    the quality of being useful and convenient
     They offered the convenience of an installment plan
    they offered the convenience of an installment plan
  3. A device or control that is very useful for a particular job  ( appliance , convenience , gismo [Informal] , contraption , contrivance , gadget , gizmo [Informal] , widget )
    a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
      The latest gadget on the market was a smartwatch.
    The latest gadget on the market was a smartwatch.
  4. A toilet that is available to the public  ( comfort station [ N. American] , convenience , public convenience [British] , public lavatory , public toilet , restroom [ N. American] , toilet facility , wash room )
    a toilet that is available to the public