Lingo

Architecture

9 Words

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dome
1.
dome
Noun

a building's roof that is rounded

The majestic cathedral was topped with a towering dome that gleamed in the sunlight.

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renovation
2.
re
no
va
tion
Noun

the process or action of making a building or a piece of furniture look good again by repairing or painting it

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layout
3.
lay
out
Noun

the action or process of planning or arranging the parts or design of something

The architect supervised the layout of the new housing project.

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fixture
4.
fix
ture
Noun

a piece of equipment such as a bath that is permanently affixed inside a house or building and people cannot take it out when they move out

The bathroom’s new sink is a fixture that won't be removed when we move.

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corridor
5.
co
rri
dor
Noun

a long narrow way in a building that has doors on either side opening into different rooms

Students lined up along the corridor, waiting for the bell to signal the start of the next class.

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residence
6.
re
si
dence
Noun

a large and imposing house

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arch
7.
arch
Noun

a curved symmetrical structure that supports the weight above it, used in bridges or buildings

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is a famous example of a suspension bridge with massive arches.

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patio
8.
pa
tio
Noun

an outdoor area with paved floor belonging to a house used for sitting, relaxing or eating in

They enjoy dining al fresco on their patio during warm summer evenings.

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ramp
9.
ramp
Noun

a sloping surface that connects two areas at different heights, commonly used for easy access

The wheelchair ramp is located at the building entrance.

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