fixture
UK: ˈfɪkstʃə | US: ˈfɪkstʃər
n. a permanent piece of equipment or furniture
n. a person or thing long established in a place or role
n. (sports) a scheduled match or event
The word "fixture" originates from the Latin fixus (past participle of figere, meaning "to fasten"). The morpheme fix retains its core meaning of stability or attachment, while -ture (from Latin -tura) denotes a resulting state or tool. Historically, it referred to objects permanently attached to property (e.g., lighting fixtures), later extending to metaphorical permanence (e.g., "a fixture in the community"). The sports sense emerged in the 19th century, reflecting scheduled events "fixed" in time.
The chandelier is a beautiful fixture in the dining room.
After 30 years, she became a fixture at the local library.
The derby is a major fixture in the football calendar.
Landlords must maintain all plumbing fixtures in the apartment.
His weekly radio show is a fixture for news enthusiasts.