Lesson 8B · New English File Elementary Vocabulary List

a room that has a toilet and a sink, and often times a bathtub or a shower as well

"The bathroom needs new towels."

"There is only one bathroom in the apartment so the family has to take turns using it every morning."

a room we use for sleeping

"My bedroom is upstairs."

"The bedroom has a large bed and blue curtains."

a room that we use to eat meals in

"Dinner is served in the dining room."

"The dining room is next to the kitchen and garden."

the place in a building or home where we make food

"She is cooking in the kitchen."

"The smell of garlic and onions frying in the kitchen drifted through the whole house and made everyone's mouth water with anticipation of dinner."

the part of a house where people spend time together talking, watching television, relaxing, etc.

"We watched TV in the living room."

"The living room is comfortable and full of natural light."

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

"The ceiling is high."

"The ornate ceiling of the grand ballroom was adorned with intricate frescoes and gold leaf."

a series of steps connecting two floors of a building, particularly built inside a building

"The stair is broken."

"He climbed the stair slowly after the accident."

a chair with side supports for the arms and a comfortable backrest, often used for relaxation or reading

"He read the newspaper in a comfortable armchair."

"The comfortable armchair by the fireplace was his favorite spot for reading on cold evenings."

a thick piece of woven cloth, used as a floor covering

"The carpet is soft."

"She vacuumed the carpet this morning."

an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance

"The gas cooker has four burners."

"The gas cooker has four burners and an oven for baking bread and roasting meat."

a piece of furniture with shelves and doors, usually built into a wall, designed for storing things like foods, dishes, etc.

"She stored the dishes in the kitchen cupboard."

"The kitchen cupboard contained canned goods pasta and rice neatly organized on adjustable shelves."

a space or place in a wall for building a fire in

"They sat by the fireplace on cold nights."

"They gathered around the fireplace on cold winter evenings roasting marshmallows and telling scary stories that made the children hide under their blankets."

a kitchen appliance that uses electricity to quickly heat or cook food

"The microwave is fast."

"She heated her leftover soup in the microwave for two minutes until it was steaming hot."

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."

a flat, narrow board made of wood, metal, etc. attached to a wall, to put items on

"The shelf is empty."

"She placed the heavy books on the bottom shelf to prevent the bookcase from tipping over since the top shelves already contained many lighter decorative items."

a comfortable seat that has a back and two arms and enough space for two or multiple people to sit on

"We bought a new sofa."

"The new sofa was so comfortable that he often fell asleep on it while watching television in the evening instead of going to his bedroom."

an electric machine used for washing clothes

"The washing machine is noisy."

"Our washing machine needs repair."

an electrical equipment used to keep food and drinks cool and fresh

"The refrigerator keeps food cold."

"Put the milk in the refrigerator before it spoils."

a building, usually next or attached to a house, in which cars or other vehicles are kept

"Park your car in the garage."

"His new garage was large enough to comfortably house his collection of vintage automobiles."

a passage that is inside a house or building with rooms on both side

"Walk down the hall."

"The school hall was decorated with colorful balloons and streamers for the annual winter dance party."

a detailed and careful consideration and examination

"This is a study."

"The scientific study investigated the complex relationship between diet and cardiovascular health."

the complete bathroom or restroom area, including facilities for personal hygiene and grooming

"Go to the toilet."

"The luxurious hotel suite featured a spacious marble-tiled toilet with all modern amenities."

a platform above the ground level and on the outside wall of a building that we can get into from the upper floor

"The balcony looks pretty."

"She stepped out onto the small balcony to enjoy the fresh evening air."

the bottom of a room that we walk on

"Walk on the clean floor."

"He accidentally dropped his keys and they slid across the polished wooden floor."

an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place

"The wall is white."

"They painted the wall of the living room a soft gray color and hung several family photos in black frames to make the space feel more personal and welcoming."

the action of washing our body in a bathtub by putting it into water

"The bath is very warm."

"She enjoys a long hot bath with scented candles and soft music after a stressful day at work."

furniture we use to sleep on that normally has a frame and mattress

"The cat sleeps on my bed every night."

"She made her bed every morning as soon as she woke up because she liked how neat and tidy the room looked with the blankets smooth and the pillows arranged nicely."

someone whose job is to wash dishes

"He is a dishwasher."

"The dishwasher worked diligently in the busy kitchen, ensuring all plates were clean."

a type of electromagnetic radiation that makes it possible to see, produced by the sun or another source of illumination

"I need more light."

"The dim light filtered through the trees, creating an ethereal atmosphere in the forest."

a living thing that grows in ground or water, usually has leaves, stems, flowers, etc.

"The plant needs more water."

"She waters her indoor plants every week and makes sure they get enough sunlight to grow healthy and strong."

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."

a piece of furniture that is large and is used for hanging and storing clothes

"My clothes are in the wardrobe."

"He purchased a tall, imposing wardrobe to accommodate his extensive collection of suits and coats."

a building where people live, especially as a family

"They bought a new house."

"The house has three bedrooms and a small garden."