English Vocabulary In Use unit 11

Fridge (n)

a piece of electrical equipment in which food is kept cold so that it stays fresh

Freezer (n)

A large piece of electrical equipment in which you can store food for a long time at a low temperature so that it stays frozen

Bin (n)

a container that you put waste in

Washing machine (n)

an electric machine for washing clothes

Sink (n)

a large open container in a kitchen that has taps to supply water and that you use for washing dishes in

Tap (n)

a device for controlling the flow of water from a pipe into a bath or sink

Microwave (n)

a type of oven that cooks or heats food very quickly using electromagnetic waves rather than heat

Cooker (n)

​a large piece of equipment for cooking food, containing an oven and gas or electric rings on top

Cupboard (n)

a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storing dishes, food, clothes, etc.

Shelf (n)

a flat board, made of wood, metal, glass, etc., fixed to the wall or forming part of a cupboard, bookcase, etc., for things to be placed on

Dishwasher (n)

a machine for washing plates, cups, etc.

Countertop (n)

a flat surface in a kitchen for preparing food on

Washing-up liquid (n)

liquid soap for washing dishes, pans, etc.

Tea towel (n)

a small towel used for drying cups, plates, knives, etc. after they have been washed

Saucepan (n)

a deep round metal pot with a lid (= cover) and one long handle or two short handles, used for cooking things over heat

Frying pan (n)

a large shallow pan with a long handle, used for frying food in

Teapot (n)

a container with a spout, a handle and a lid (= cover), used for making and serving tea

Cloth (n)

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Coffee maker (n)

a small machine for making cups of coffee

Paper towel (n)

thick paper on a roll, used for cleaning up liquid, food, etc.

Cup (n)

a small container that is like a bowl in shape, usually with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, etc.

Plate (n)

a flat, usually round, dish that you put food on

Bowl (n)

a deep round dish with a wide open top, used especially for holding food or liquid

Fork (n)

a tool with a handle and three or four sharp points (called prongs), used for picking up and eating food

Knife (n)

a sharp blade (= metal edge) with a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon

Chopsticks (n)

A pair of thin sticks that are used for eating with, especially in East Asian countries

Spoon (n)

a tool that has a handle with a shallow bowl at the end, used for mixing, serving and eating food

Mug (n)

a tall cup for drinking from, usually with straight sides and a handle, used without a saucer

Glass (n)

a container made of glass, used for drinking out of

Where we can find a mug/plate/coffee maker/…? (expression)

Used to ask where sth is

Can I help with the washing-up/cooking (expression)

Used to ask whether you can help with the washing-up or cooking

Where does this cup/plate/bowl/fork/… go? (expression)

Used to ask where to store sth