Housing Vocabulary

A place to live, work, or stay, such as a hotel room, apartment, or house.

The particulars of the place where someone lives or an organization is situated, typically including the street name, number, town, and postal code.

A device that makes a loud noise to warn people of danger, such as a fire or a break-in.

An old object perceived as having value because of its aesthetic or historical significance.

A set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a building.

A chair with supports for the arms or elbows.

An accessible structure extending from a building, especially outside a window.

A wide, open container used for holding water to wash one's face and hands, often fixed to a wall in a bathroom.

The act of washing the body by immersing it in water.

A room in a house or hotel that contains a shower or bathtub, and usually a toilet.

A piece of furniture, usually flat and soft, used for sleeping or resting.

A room in a house, apartment, hotel, or other dwelling where a bed is kept for sleeping.

A hollow metal object, typically shaped like a cup, that makes a ringing sound when struck by a clapper inside or a hammer outside.

A written statement of details and costs for goods or services provided, requesting payment.

A container used for holding rubbish or waste.

A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.

A movable covering for a window to keep out light.

A piece of furniture with shelves used for storing and displaying books.

A shelf or set of shelves designed for storing and displaying books.

A high-speed Internet connection that allows large amounts of data to be transmitted quickly and is always active.

A glass object that fits into a lamp or socket and produces light when electricity passes through it.

A light source made of a block or stick of wax with a wick in the middle that burns to give light.

A thick woven fabric used to cover a floor.

The overhead interior surface that covers the upper limits of a room.

An underground room or floor of a building, typically used for storage.

An item of furniture used to sit on or in, comprising a seat, legs or wheels, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person.

A specific television or radio station and the programs it broadcasts.

An instrument used to measure and display the time.

An official written or spoken agreement between two or more people, groups, or companies to perform work or business.

A large piece of kitchen equipment, such as a stove or a specialized appliance, used for heating and preparing food.

A small, simple house, typically located in the countryside.

A piece of furniture with shelves and doors, used for storing food, dishes, or other household items.

A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, or other opening to provide privacy or block light.

A soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support.

A sum of money paid as a first installment to reserve an item or show good faith before the full payment is made.

A piece of furniture with a flat or sloping top, used for writing, reading, or working, often equipped with drawers or compartments.

Of a house: not joined to another house on either side.

A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle.

A machine for washing dishes.

A movable barrier used to close and open an entrance to a building, room, or vehicle.

To or on a lower floor; down the stairs.

An open-topped box that slides in and out of a cabinet or desk, used for storing items.

A large container used for holding household waste until it is collected by a garbage truck.

A large, soft bag filled with feathers or synthetic material, used as a warm cover on a bed.

Operated by, producing, or relating to electricity.

The physical place where one enters, such as a door, gate, or opening.

To legally force someone to leave a property or home, especially because they have not paid rent.

A new room or section added to an existing building to make it larger.

An electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc.

A set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a building.

A person with whom one shares a flat.

The interior bottom surface of a room on which people walk or stand.

An appliance or room used to store food or other perishable items at temperatures below 0° Celsius.

A large electric cupboard used for keeping food and drinks cold; a refrigerator.

Supplied with furniture.

Large movable objects such as chairs, tables, and beds that are used to make a room or building suitable for living or working.

A building or part of a building used to keep a car, tools, or other items.

An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.

A doorlike structure outside a house, typically in a fence or wall.

A metal frame or device used for cooking food over an open fire or hot coals.

A passage inside a building that connects rooms or leads to the entrance.

The part of an object designed to be held in the hand when used or moved.

A device that produces and radiates heat, typically to raise the temperature of a room or building.

A system or equipment used to raise the temperature of a room or building.

The place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.

A structure built for people to live in.

domestic household chores such as cleaning and cooking

An arrangement in which a company or the state guarantees to provide compensation for specified loss, damage, illness, or death in return for payment of a premium.

A handheld electrical device with a flat, heated base used to remove wrinkles from clothing.

A vessel or appliance used to boil water for the preparation of hot beverages and other foodstuffs.

A metal object used to open or close a lock.

A room or area used for cooking and preparing food.

A portable frame consisting of two long sides joined by horizontal bars (rungs), used for climbing up and down.

A device that produces light, typically consisting of a bulb, a holder, and often a shade.

A person who owns a building or land and rents it to others.

A legal agreement that allows a person or company to use a building, piece of land, or equipment for a specific period of time in return for payment.

The act of renting out a property or accommodation; a property that is rented out.

A mechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people between floors in a building.

A device or source that produces illumination, such as a lamp or electric bulb.

A device used to keep a door, window, or container fastened, usually operated by a key.

The process of keeping a machine, building, or system in good condition by checking or repairing it regularly.

A kitchen appliance that cooks or heats food very quickly using electromagnetic waves; a short form of microwave oven.

A smooth surface, usually made of glass, that reflects light to show an image of what is in front of it.

A legal agreement in which a person borrows money to buy property, such as a house, and pays back the money over a period of years, with the property serving as security.

A person living on adjacent or nearby land or in a nearby house.

A particular area of a town or city and the people who live there.

A chamber used for baking or heating.

A soft cushion used to support the head in bed.

A long, hollow tube used to transport liquids, gases, or other substances.

A device with metal pins that fits into a socket to connect an electrical appliance to a power source.

A building or a piece of land owned by someone.

A regular payment made by a tenant to a landlord for the use of property or land.

The act or process of fixing something that is broken or damaged.

The external covering at the top of a building.

A separate part of a building, enclosed by walls, a floor, and a ceiling.

A person with whom one shares a house or apartment, typically contributing to rent and bills, but not necessarily sharing a bedroom.

Waste material, refuse, or unwanted things that are thrown away.

A large rectangular piece of cotton or other fabric, used on a bed to cover the mattress or as a layer beneath the sleeper.

A flat, rigid board fixed horizontally to a wall or inside a cupboard, used to hold or display objects.

An act of washing the body under a spray of water.

A basin used for holding water for washing, typically found in a kitchen or bathroom.

An upholstered seat with a raised back and one or two raised ends, long enough to comfortably accommodate two or more people.

A contiguous set of steps connecting two floors.

To remain in a particular place rather than leaving.

A flat surface, such as on a stair or ladder, on which to place the foot when moving up or down.

A small apartment consisting of a single main room that functions as living room, bedroom, and kitchen.

A residential area located on the outskirts of a city or large town.

A detailed inspection or examination of something to determine its condition or value.

A small device, such as a button or lever, used to turn electric current on or off.

An item of furniture with a flat top surface raised above the ground, usually on one or more legs.

A device that controls the flow of liquid, especially water, from a pipe or container.

An electronic device with a screen and speakers that receives signals and displays moving images and sound.

A person who pays rent to use land, a building, or a room that belongs to someone else.

Describing a row of houses that are joined together by their side walls.

A room or enclosed area containing a fixture used for urination and defecation.

A piece of thick absorbent cloth or paper used for drying oneself or wiping things dry.

Not provided with furniture or fittings.

Up the stairs; on or to a higher floor or level.

An upright open container used mainly for displaying fresh, dried, or artificial flowers.

An occasion for inspecting a property for sale or watching a film or exhibition.

A vertical structure, usually made of brick, stone, or wood, that divides or encloses a room or building.

An opening in a wall or vehicle, usually covered with glass, to let in light and air.