fixture
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
Something permanently attached to a building, or a regularly scheduled sports event.
Usage notes
In sports, a "fixture" is a scheduled match, an entirely different sense from a fixed household item.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The old brass light _____ gave the room a warm glow."
Answer: fixture
In your own words, what does "fixture" mean?
Something permanently attached to a building, or a regularly scheduled sports event.
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