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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Fonseca was sacked in late December after winning just six of 17 Serie A fixtures with him at the helm.
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Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The home has its original hardwood floors, and vintage fixtures and historic interior trim, Williams said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 2025
Above is a ceiling fixture of what look like brass mushrooms — an airy Lagatto multi-light pendant from Lumens — against a deep red wine metallic painted ceiling with two layers of crown molding.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
After making his debut off the bench in a 2-0 win at Angers in October 2015, the 18-year-old became a fixture in the starting XI and finished his maiden campaign with an excellent return of 12 goals and five assists from 26 Ligue 1 games.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The home has its original hardwood floors, and vintage fixtures and historic interior trim, Williams said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 2025
Above is a ceiling fixture of what look like brass mushrooms — an airy Lagatto multi-light pendant from Lumens — against a deep red wine metallic painted ceiling with two layers of crown molding.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
After making his debut off the bench in a 2-0 win at Angers in October 2015, the 18-year-old became a fixture in the starting XI and finished his maiden campaign with an excellent return of 12 goals and five assists from 26 Ligue 1 games.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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“Fixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixture. Accessed 6 Jun. 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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