Invention
Noun
UK
/ɪnˈven.ʃən/
US
/ɪnˈven.ʃən/
Definition
Something newly created or designed.
Example
"The wheel is one of the oldest inventions."
"Her new invention helps save water while washing clothes."
"Many great inventions were made to make daily work faster and easier."
Explanation
An invention is something new that a person creates or designs. It can be a machine, tool, idea, or method that helps people in some way. For example, The telephone was an important invention. A person who makes something new is called an inventor. Inventions can make life easier, faster, or more comfortable, like the light bulb, airplane, or computer. Sometimes, inventions come from trying to solve a problem or improve something that already exists.