Lingo

House and Apartment

23 Words

12m

build
1.
build
Verb

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

The construction crew is building a new office complex downtown.

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house
2.
house
Noun

a building where people live, especially as a family

She invited her friends over to her house for a birthday party.

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home
3.
home
Noun

the place that we live in, usually with our family

The family moved into a new home in the suburbs.

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apartment
4.
a
part
ment
Noun

a place that has a few rooms for people to live in, normally part of a building that has other such places on each floor

He rented an apartment in the city to be closer to his workplace.

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floor
5.
floor
Noun

the bottom of a room that we walk on

He swept the floor to remove the dust and dirt.

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door
6.
door
Noun

the thing we move to enter, exit, or access a place such as a vehicle, building, room, etc.

He closed the door behind him as he entered the room.

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window
7.
win
dow
Noun

a space in a wall or vehicle that is made of glass and we use to look outside or get some fresh air

The gentle breeze flowed through the open window, bringing the scent of blooming flowers.

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wall
8.
wall
Noun

an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place

He noticed a spider crawling up the wall.

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room
9.
room
Noun

a space in a building with walls, a floor, and a ceiling where people do different activities

I have a big room with a window.

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roof
10.
roof
Noun

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

He placed solar panels on the roof to generate electricity.

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ceiling
11.
cei
ling
Noun

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

He stood on a ladder to change a lightbulb on the ceiling.

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living room
12.
living room
Noun

the part of a house where people spend time together talking, watching television, relaxing, etc.

She gathered with her family in the living room to play board games.

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dining room
13.
dining room
Noun

a room that we use to eat meals in

She cleans the dining room after each meal.

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kitchen
14.
kit
chen
Noun

the place in a building or home where we make food

My mother believes that no one should leave the kitchen after a meal until they have completely cleaned it.

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bedroom
15.
bed
room
Noun

a room we use for sleeping

He kept his favorite toys on the shelves in his bedroom.

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bathroom
16.
bath
room
Noun

a room that has a toilet and a sink, and often times a bathtub or a shower as well

He took a refreshing shower in the bathroom after a long day.

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garden
17.
gar
den
Noun

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

He often invites friends over for outdoor gatherings in his garden.

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upstairs
18.
ups
tairs
Adverb

on or toward a higher part of a building

I prefer to sleep upstairs in the loft rather than downstairs.

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downstairs
19.
down
stairs
Adverb

on or toward a lower part of a building, particularly the first floor

I left my bag downstairs in the entryway.

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closet
20.
clo
set
Noun

a small space or room built into a wall, which is used to store things and is usually shelved

She stored her clothes and shoes neatly in the closet.

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part
21.
part
Noun

any of the pieces making a whole, when combined

Asking questions is an integral part of gaining knowledge.

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elevator
22.
e
le
va
tor
Noun

a box-like device that moves up and down and is used to get to the different levels of a building

I felt a bit nervous when the elevator suddenly stopped between floors.

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yard
23.
yard
Noun

a unit of length that is equal to 91.44 centimeters or 36 inches

The football field is 100 yards long.

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