Furniture and Household Items: English Vocabulary List

‌a board connected to a wall or a piece of furniture on which books are kept

"The bookshelf is full."

"He built a wooden bookshelf himself after realizing that store bought furniture was too expensive and did not fit the available space properly."

a square piece of cloth or paper we use to protect our clothes and clean our mouth or hands while eating

"Please use a napkin."

"He wiped his mouth with a cloth napkin instead of a paper one because he wanted to reduce the amount of waste his household produced daily."

a soft and thick substance we put on a toothbrush to clean our teeth

"The toothpaste is minty."

"This toothpaste contains fluoride which helps prevent cavities by strengthening the enamel on your teeth but some people prefer fluoride free alternatives."

a sharp-edged tool used for shaving hair off the body or face

"The razor is sharp."

"Using a dull razor can cause razor burns and cuts so dermatologists recommend replacing the blade regularly for a smoother and safer shave."

a rounded glass that is inside an electric lamp and from which light shines

"The light bulb is broken."

"The old light bulb finally burned out after lasting for nearly ten years which is unusually long for a standard incandescent bulb."

a tool used to cut paper, cloth, etc. with two handles and two sharp edges, joined in the middle

"The scissors are sharp."

"These scissors are designed specifically for cutting fabric so using them on paper will quickly dull the blades and ruin their precision."

a large and open container that has a water supply and you can use to wash your hands, dishes, etc. in

"The sink is full."

"The kitchen sink was clogged with food scraps and grease forcing him to call a plumber who charged an expensive fee to clear the drain."

a large container that we fill with water and sit or lie in to wash our body

"The bathtub is huge."

"She filled the bathtub with hot water and added lavender scented bath salts to relax her muscles after a long exhausting week at work."

a piece of cloth or paper that you use for drying your body or things such as dishes

"The towel is soft."

"He hung his wet towel on the bathroom door hoping it would dry before evening because he needed to pack it for his trip tomorrow."

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

"The mirror is cracked."

"The mirror in the gym was cracked but instead of replacing it the management simply covered the damaged area with a motivational poster."

essential and highly important to a particular process, situation, or outcome

"This is key."

"The key factor in their success was their ability to work together as a team without blaming each other."

a hanging piece of cloth or other materials that covers a window, opening, etc.

"The curtain is blue."

"She closed the heavy curtain to block the afternoon sunlight which was creating a annoying glare on her computer screen while she worked."

a piece of soft thin paper that is disposable and is used for cleaning

"I need a tissue."

"She politely asked for a tissue to wipe away a tear during the emotional performance."

something such as a button or key that turns a machine, lamp, etc. on or off

"Press the light switch."

"He flipped the light switch several times but nothing happened so he realized the electricity had probably been cut off due to an unpaid bill."

a place where we can plug in electric devices to connect them to the electricity

"The outlet is near the desk."

"The electrical outlet sparked when he plugged in the space heater indicating a serious wiring problem that required immediate professional attention from an electrician."

a piece of equipment that flows water all over your body from above

"I like the shower."

"The luxurious hotel featured a rainfall shower with multiple jets for ultimate relaxation."

the seat we use for getting rid of bodily waste

"The toilet is clogged and needs fixing."

"The toilet overflowed because someone had flushed too much paper causing water to spill onto the bathroom floor and damage the wooden cabinets underneath."

a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking or unlocking a door, starting a car, etc.

"Where is the key?"

"He carefully inserted the key into the lock and turned it to secure the ancient wooden door."

a device that firmly fastens a door, closet, etc. and usually needs a key to be opened

"The lock is broken."

"She changed the lock on her front door after losing her keys because she was worried that someone might find them and break into her apartment."

an open pipe that is attached beneath the edge of a building roof and carries rainwater away

"The gutter is blocked."

"The gutter was blocked with dry leaves causing rainwater to overflow and drip down the exterior walls which could eventually damage the foundation."

a bag made of cloth that is filled with soft material, used for leaning or sitting on

"The cushion is comfortable."

"He placed a soft cushion on the wooden chair to make sitting for long hours more comfortable while he worked on his laptop."