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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.
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.
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.
The meaning of 'fixture' depends heavily on the context. Pay attention to whether it's used in sports, construction, or informal settings.
In sports, 'fixture' always refers to a scheduled match or event.
From Old French 'fixer' (to fasten), from Latin 'fixus' (fastened). First used in English in the 16th century.
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.