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fixture
/ˈfɪkstʃər/
a permanent or regularly occurring item or event
The football match is a weekly fixture at this stadium.
It is a regularly scheduled event that happens every week.
formal
a permanent or semi-permanent installation or fitting in a building
The plumber installed a new water fixture in the bathroom.
He added a new plumbing installation in the bathroom.
Often refers to plumbing or electrical installations.
informal
a regularly scheduled event, especially a sports match or competition
The boxing fixture was postponed due to bad weather.
The scheduled boxing match was delayed because of the weather.
Commonly used in sports contexts.
informal
a person or thing that is established or accepted in a particular place or role
He's become a fixture at the local coffee shop.
He is a regular and well-known presence there.
Used to describe someone or something that is a familiar part of a setting.
Collocations
fixture lista schedule of planned events or matchespermanent fixturesomething or someone that is always present
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
The meaning of 'fixture' depends heavily on the context. Pay attention to whether it's used in sports, construction, or informal settings.
Gold Rule
Sports Context
In sports, 'fixture' always refers to a scheduled match or event.
Word Origin
From Old French 'fixer' (to fasten), from Latin 'fixus' (fastened). First used in English in the 16th century.
Usage Notes
In sports, 'fixture' refers to a scheduled match or event. In construction, it refers to a permanent installation. In informal contexts, it can describe a person or thing that is a regular presence.
Word Breakdown
fix
to make firm or stable
root-ture
a state or condition
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