Houses and Buildings

a very large and impressive house

The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.

a large structure, such as a tower, placed near the coast and equipped with a powerful light that guides or warns the approaching ships

The old lighthouse guided ships safely through the treacherous waters of the harbor.

a modern building that is very tall, often built in a city

The city skyline is dominated by a new skyscraper that towers over all the other buildings.

a large place in which raw materials or produced goods are stored before they are sold or distributed

The company rented a warehouse to store their excess inventory during peak production seasons.

to provide a safe and protective place for someone or something

The humanitarian organization shelters refugees fleeing conflict.

an underground storage space or room, typically found in a building, used for storing food, wine, or other items that require a cool and dark environment

They use the cellar to store homemade preserves and pickles.

a structure or a place that is historically important

The Great Wall of China is a remarkable landmark that stretches across thousands of miles and has stood for centuries.

a building or the piece of land surrounding it, owned by individuals, businesses, or entities

They inherited a large property with acres of farmland and a historic farmhouse.

to let hair, skin, horn, or feathers fall naturally

Birds shed old feathers during molting season.

an overground or underground grave that is large in size and is often made of stone

They placed flowers at the entrance of the tomb to honor their loved one.

a vertical structural element, often made of stone, that supports the weight of the building above it

The ancient Greek temples are known for their majestic columns.

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

The Eiffel Tower in Paris is an iconic structure made of iron lattice.

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

to build a house, bridge, machine, etc.

Engineers and construction workers collaborated to construct a sturdy and safe bridge.

real and tangible, existing in physical form that can be sensed or experienced

The detective searched for concrete clues at the crime scene to solve the mystery.

the area of a property where the stairs are located

the design of a building that depicts the shape, size, and positioning of rooms and furniture in a structure from above.

The architect presented the floor plan for the new office building during the meeting.

located on the outer surface of a particular thing

They decided to repaint the exterior walls of the house to refresh its look.

the internal part of a building, car, etc.

The house’s interior features original woodwork and high ceilings.

the external surface of a building roof

They had dinner on the rooftop, enjoying the city's skyline at night.

a channel or passage that lets the smoke from a fire pass through and get out from the roof of a building

Smoke rose from the chimney on the cold winter morning.

a narrow passage in a theater, train, aircraft, etc. that separates rows of seats

The flight attendant walked down the aisle of the airplane, serving refreshments to the passengers seated on either side.

the way a room or building's interior is decorated

The restaurant's vintage decor created a cozy and nostalgic atmosphere.

(of an area with buildings) designed specially for people to live in

The city zoning regulations prohibit commercial activities in residential areas.

(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside

The spacious living room had high ceilings and ample natural light.

(of a house, room, seat, etc.) empty or unoccupied and available to be used

The vacant house at the end of the street had been abandoned for years.

to leave someone with no intention of returning

Sarah felt a deep sense of pain when her parents decided to abandon her.

to empty or remove liquid from a container or area

After boiling the pasta, he had to drain the water before serving.

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

The old building collapsed after years of neglect and structural decay.

a person who plans and designs the interior of spaces by selecting colors, furniture, fabrics, and other decorative elements

The decorator chose a modern theme for the living room.