Definition of "fixture" []

• Something securely fixed in place. (noun)
• Something attached as a permanent appendage, apparatus, or appliance: plumbing fixtures. (noun)
• Law A chattel bound to realty. (noun)
• One that is invariably present in and long associated with a place: a journalist who became a Washington fixture. (noun)
• The act or process of fixing. (noun)

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• "The Pharox 60 fits a standard sized household light fixture, is made of recyclable material, and is the most energy efficient bulb of comparable light quality on the market today with a light output of 300 lumens and a warm white light of 3000K."
• "The star fixture is antique leaded glass that Ms. Foley said was inspired by the home 's stained glass windows."
• "The Wizards certainly didn't acquire Lewis to be a long-term fixture, with the team trying to build a young nucleus around rookie John Wall."