essentials

Intermediate

/ɪˈsen.ʃəlz/

noun
a basic thing that you cannot live without

essentials in a sentence

  • “I only had time to pack the bare essentials.”
  • “When we go on holiday, we only take the bare essentials.”
  • “This leaflet will give you the essentials of how to prepare for a hurricane.”
  • “Because I live in a remote village, I regard my car as an essential.”

What does “essentials” mean?

essentials (noun) means a basic thing that you cannot live without. It is pronounced /ɪˈsen.ʃəlz/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "essentials" mean?
essentials (noun) means: a basic thing that you cannot live without
How do you pronounce "essentials"?
"essentials" is pronounced /ɪˈsen.ʃəlz/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "essentials" in a sentence?
Here is "essentials" used in a sentence: I only had time to pack the bare essentials.

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