House and Home Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering common home and household furniture terms from the transcript.

Armchair

A comfortable chair used for sitting and reading.

Attic

A room or space at the top of a house where old boxes are kept.

Balcony

A platform enclosed by a wall or balustrade on the outside of a building where one can enjoy a view.

Basin

A container or sink that holds water.

Bathroom

A room containing washing facilities that requires cleaning.

Bed

A piece of furniture used for sleeping.

Bedroom

A private room where a person sleeps or rests.

Bookshelf

A shelf or set of shelves where books are stored.

Carpet

A floor covering that is described as soft and clean.

Chair

A piece of furniture designed for one person to sit on.

Chest of drawers

A piece of furniture containing drawers used to store clothes.

Couch

A long upholstered seat used for sitting while watching TV.

Curtains

Window coverings, described as being blue.

Dining room

A room used primarily for eating dinner.

Door

A hinged or sliding barrier opened to go outside.

Fan

A device turned on when it is hot to cool a room.

Flat

A small set of rooms forming an individual residence.

Floor

The lower surface of a room, described as clean.

Furniture

Movable objects, such as tables or chairs, newly bought for a home.

Garage

A building or indoor area where a car is parked.

Kitchen

A room used for cooking.

Lift

An elevator used to travel between floors, such as to the tenth floor.

Light

An electric lamp or fixture turned on inside a room.

Living room

A common room in a home used for watching TV.

Roof

The top covering of a building, which was fixed last week.

Shower

A bathroom fixture providing a spray of hot water.

Stairs

A set of steps leading from one level of a building to another.

Steps

A series of surfaces walked up to reach the front door.

Table

A piece of furniture with a flat top, located in the kitchen.

Toilet

A plumbing fixture located next to the bathroom.

Wardrobe

A tall closet or cabinet used to keep clothes.

Window

An opening in a wall through which the garden can be seen.