a

apartment ·noun

Definition: a set of rooms for living in, especially on one floor of a building Level: A2

a

armchair ·noun

Definition: a comfortable chair with sides that support your arms Level: A2

b

barbecue ·noun (EQUIPMENT)

Definition: a piece of equipment used for cooking food outdoors Level: A2

b

blanket ·noun (FOR BED)

Definition: a thick, warm cover that you sleep under Level: A2

b

board ·noun (INFORMATION)

Definition: a piece of wood, plastic, etc. on a wall where information can be put Level: A2

b

bookcase ·noun

Definition: a piece of furniture with shelves for putting books on Level: A2

b

bookshelf ·noun

Definition: a shelf that you put books on Level: A2

b

building ·noun

Definition: a structure with walls and a roof such as a house or factory, or the business of making these Level: A2

c

carpet ·noun

Definition: thick material for covering floors, often made of wool Level: A2

c

castle ·noun

Definition: a large strong building with towers and high walls that was built in the past to protect the people inside from being attacked Level: A2

c

cathedral ·noun

Definition: the largest and most important church in a particular area Level: A2

c

ceiling ·noun (ROOM)

Definition: the surface of a room which you can see when you look above you Level: A2

c

centre ·noun (PLACE)

Definition: a place or a building used for a particular activity Level: A2

c

church ·noun

Definition: a building for Christian religious activities Level: A2

c

college ·noun

Definition: a place where students are educated when they are between 16 and 18 years old, or after they have finished school Level: A2

c

cupboard ·noun

Definition: a piece of furniture with a door on the front and shelves inside used for storing things Level: A2

c

curtain ·noun

Definition: a piece of material which hangs down to cover a window, stage, etc. Level: A2

d

downstairs ·adverb

Definition: to or on a lower floor of a building, especially the ground floor Level: A2

d

drawer ·noun

Definition: a box-shaped container without a top which is part of a piece of furniture. It slides in and out to open and close and is used for keeping things in. Level: A2

e

entrance ·noun (DOOR)

Definition: a door, gate, etc. by which you can enter a building or place Level: A2

e

exit ·noun (WAY OUT)

Definition: the door or gate which you use to leave a public building or place Level: A2

f

floor ·noun (BUILDING)

Definition: a particular level of a building Level: A2

f

furniture ·noun

Definition: objects such as chairs, tables, and beds that you put into a room or building Level: A2

g

garage ·noun (BUILDING)

Definition: a small building, often next to a house, that you can put a car in Level: A2

g

gate ·noun (STRUCTURE)

Definition: the part of a fence or outside wall that opens and closes like a door Level: A2

h

hall ·noun (BUILDING)

Definition: a large room or building where meetings, concerts, etc. are held Level: A2

h

hall ·noun (ENTRANCE)

Definition: a room or passage near the main door of a building, which leads to other rooms Level: A2

h

heating ·noun

Definition: the system that keeps a building warm Level: A2

l

lamp ·noun

Definition: a piece of equipment that produces light Level: A2

l

library ·noun

Definition: a room or building that contains a collection of books and other written material that you can read or borrow Level: A2

l

lift ·noun (MACHINE)

Definition: a machine that carries people up and down in tall buildings Level: A2

l

light ·noun (EQUIPMENT)

Definition: a piece of equipment which produces light, such as a lamp or a light bulb Level: A2

m

mirror ·noun

Definition: a piece of glass with a shiny metallic material on one side which produces an image of anything that is in front of it Level: A2

m

mosque ·noun

Definition: a building for Islamic religious activities and worship Level: A2

o

office ·noun (PLACE)

Definition: a room or building where people work Level: A2

o

office ·noun (INFORMATION)

Definition: a room or building where you can get information, tickets, or a particular service Level: A2

p

pillow ·noun

Definition: a soft object which you rest your head on in bed Level: A2

p

place ·noun (HOME)

Definition: a home Level: A2

p

police station ·noun

Definition: the office of the police in a town or part of a city Level: A2

p

post office ·noun

Definition: a place where stamps are sold and from where letters and parcels are sent Level: A2

p

pub ·noun

Definition: a place where you can get drinks such as beer and usually food Level: A2

r

rent ·noun

Definition: the amount of money that you pay to live in a building that someone else owns Level: A2

r

rent ·verb (PAY TO LIVE IN)

Definition: to pay money to live in a building that someone else owns Level: A2

r

roof ·noun (ON BUILDING)

Definition: the surface that covers the top of a building or vehicle Level: A2

s

seat ·noun (SIT)

Definition: a piece of furniture that you sit on Level: A2

s

shelf ·noun

Definition: a flat, horizontal board used to put things on, often fixed to a wall or inside a cupboard Level: A2

s

sink ·noun

Definition: a bowl that is fixed to the wall in a kitchen or bathroom in which you wash dishes, your hands, etc. Level: A2

s

sitting room ·noun

Definition: the room in a house where people sit to relax and, for example, watch television Level: A2

s

sofa ·noun

Definition: a large, comfortable seat for more than one person Level: A2

s

sports centre ·noun

Definition: a building with places where you can play different sports Level: A2

s

stadium ·noun

Definition: a large, open area with seats around it, used for playing and watching sports Level: A2

s

stairs ·noun

Definition: a set of steps which lead from one level of a building to another Level: A2

t

theatre ·noun

Definition: a building with a stage where people go to watch plays Level: A2

t

towel ·noun (FOR DRYING)

Definition: a soft piece of cloth or paper that you use for drying yourself or for drying something Level: A2

u

upstairs ·adverb

Definition: on or to a higher level of a building Level: A2

w

washing machine ·noun

Definition: a machine for washing clothes, sheets and other things made of cloth Level: A2