fixture
noun
fix·ture
ˈfiks-chər 
1
: the act or process of fixing : the state of being fixed
2
a
: something that is fixed or attached (as to a building) as a permanent appendage or as a structural part
a plumbing fixture
b
: a device for supporting work during machining
c
: an item of movable property so incorporated into real property that it may be regarded as legally a part of it
3
: a familiar or invariably present element or feature in some particular setting
especially
: a person long associated with a place or activity
4
: a settled date or time especially for a sporting or festive event
also
: such an event especially as a regularly scheduled affair
Examples of fixture in a Sentence
He's been a fixture in the parade for many years.
She hopes the new educational program will become a permanent fixture at the zoo.
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Make sure to match the hardware to light fixtures and shower rods for a cohesive look.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
Most of the building damage from Friday’s quake was nonstructural, hitting partition walls, fixtures, electricity and plumbing, Alam said.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
The return fixture poses a challenging occasion for both teams, particularly Atlético who had the psychological blow of leading 2-0 before losing 4-2 to Barcelona on their visit to the Spanish capital only two weeks ago.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Shaped like underwater organisms including corals, jellyfish, and even a bejeweled sea urchin (seen here), the light fixtures echo the natural motifs and fluid lines of the Art Nouveau movement.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2025
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
Most of the building damage from Friday’s quake was nonstructural, hitting partition walls, fixtures, electricity and plumbing, Alam said.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
The return fixture poses a challenging occasion for both teams, particularly Atlético who had the psychological blow of leading 2-0 before losing 4-2 to Barcelona on their visit to the Spanish capital only two weeks ago.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Shaped like underwater organisms including corals, jellyfish, and even a bejeweled sea urchin (seen here), the light fixtures echo the natural motifs and fluid lines of the Art Nouveau movement.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2025
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“Fixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixture. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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fixture
noun
fix·ture
ˈfiks-chər
1
: the act of fixing : the state of being fixed
2
: something attached as a permanent part
bathroom fixtures
3
: one firmly established in a place
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