Describing Houses and Buildings Vocabulary

A collection of vocabulary terms used to describe different parts and types of residential buildings based on the lecture notes.

Block of flats

A large building that contains many individual apartments or flats.

Flat

A set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a building; also known as an apartment.

Doorbell

A button outside a house that people press to announce their arrival.

Basement

A floor or room of a building that is below or partly below the level of the ground.

Front door

The main entrance to a house or building located at the front.

Attic

A space or room just below the roof of a house, typically used for storage.

Lock

A device used to keep a door or window shut, usually requiring a key to open.

Balcony

An area with a wall or bars around it that is joined to the outside wall of a building on an upper level.

First floor

The level of a building directly above the ground floor.

Ground floor

The floor of a building that is at the same level as the ground outside.

Landing

The flat area at the top of a staircase or between two flights of stairs.

Steps

A series of flat surfaces used for walking up or down to different levels.

Terrace

A flat, paved area outside a house, or a row of identical houses joined together.