Top 276 - 300 Nouns: English Vocabulary List

the noise people make by clapping, and sometimes shouting, in order to express their enjoyment or approval

"The audience responded with loud applause immediately"

"The actor received loud applause from the audience after his emotional performance in the final scene of the play."

any piece of equipment that is mechanical, electric, etc. and performs a particular task

"The machine works."

"This machine automatically sorts the packages."

an ability to do something well, especially after training

"Practice improves skill."

"Learning a new skill as an adult can be frustrating because you are not as patient as you were when you were a child learning everything for the first time."

an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something

"The cost is too high."

"The rising cost of raw materials is significantly impacting the overall production cost of manufactured goods."

the rate or pace at which something or someone moves

"Drive at safe speed."

"The car reached high speed on the highway."

a unit of measuring length equal to 1.6 kilometers or 1760 yards

"The nearest town is thirty miles away."

"The marathon race is approximately twenty-six miles long."

the true principles or facts about something, in contrast to what is imagined or thought

"The truth finally came out in court."

"The witness swore to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth before testifying in court."

a person who leads or commands others

"A true leader inspires others through actions"

"The team's leader encouraged everyone to work together and praised them when they finished the project ahead of schedule."

a special kind of picture that is made using a camera in order to make memories, create art, etc.

"I took a photograph of the sunset."

"She keeps a photograph of her grandmother on the nightstand remembering the happy times they spent together baking cookies."

a space in a wall or vehicle that is made of glass and we use to look outside or get some fresh air

"Open the window."

"She opened the window to let some fresh air into the stuffy room because the heater had been on all day and made it feel too warm and dry inside."

an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine

"The battery died."

"A fresh battery is required to power the remote-controlled drone for its extended flight."

a substance from which things can be made

"Wood is a good material."

"The engineers selected a new composite material for its superior strength and flexibility."

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

"There is no evidence of a crime."

"Circumstantial evidence alone is insufficient for a conviction in a court of law."

the act of talking to someone on the phone or an attempt to reach someone through a phone

"I received a call."

"She received a long phone call from her sister who was sharing some exciting news about her engagement."

an act of violence or aggression against a place or a person

"The attack was sudden."

"The unprovoked attack on the embassy led to international condemnation and sanctions."

sympathy and assistance that one provides for someone who is facing a difficult or unfortunate situation

"Friends offered emotional support during difficult times"

"Strong family support helped her through difficult times."

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."

the use of creativity and imagination to express emotions and ideas by making things like paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

"She enjoys creating art."

"Modern art can be difficult to understand because it often challenges traditional ideas about beauty and meaning."

the number of people who live in a particular city or country

"City population grows bigger yearly."

"The population of Tokyo is over thirteen million people making it one of the most densely populated cities on Earth."

an arrangement according to which a bank keeps and protects someone's money that can be taken out or added to

"I have an account."

"He opened a new bank account to manage his savings and investments more effectively."

the process during which someone learns the skills needed in order to do a particular job

"She needs more training."

"The intensive training program equipped the new recruits with essential skills for their roles."

the manufacture of goods using raw materials, particularly in factories

"The industry makes cars."

"The manufacturing industry plays a crucial role in the nation's economy, producing a wide range of goods."

everything that exists or happens on the earth, excluding things that humans make or control

"Enjoying nature is good."

"Spending time in nature, surrounded by trees and fresh air, can be incredibly restorative for the mind."

the grade, level, or standard of something's excellence measured against other things

"The quality is excellent."

"The quality of the product was disappointing because the plastic parts felt cheap and the electronic components stopped working after only a few days."

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

"Japanese culture is very interesting."

"Learning about a new culture can broaden your perspective and help you understand different ways of life."