Fixture

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪkstʃər/

Definitions of fixture

noun a person or thing that is consistently present in a particular place or situation

Example Sentences

A1 The light fixture in the room was broken.

A2 The fixture for the soccer game is scheduled for next Saturday.

B1 The antique fixture in the hallway added a touch of elegance to the house.

B2 The fixture of the annual conference includes keynote speakers and breakout sessions.

C1 The fixture of the championship match drew a large crowd of spectators.

C2 The fixture of the art exhibition featured works by renowned artists from around the world.

Examples of fixture in a Sentence

formal The chandelier was a beautiful fixture in the grand ballroom.

informal The lamp has been a fixture in our living room for years.

slang That coffee shop is a new fixture in the neighborhood.

figurative Her infectious laughter became a fixture at family gatherings.

Grammatical Forms of fixture

• past tense: fixtured
• plural: fixtures
• comparative: more fixture
• superlative: most fixture
• present tense: fixture
• future tense: will fixture
• perfect tense: have fixtured
• continuous tense: is fixturing
• singular: fixture
• positive degree: fixture
• infinitive: to fixture
• gerund: fixturing
• participle: fixturing

Origin and Evolution of fixture

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fixture' originated from the Latin word 'fixus', meaning 'fixed' or 'fastened'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fixture' evolved to refer to a piece of equipment or furniture that is fixed in place, such as a light fixture or plumbing fixture. It has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe something that is established or permanent.