Rooms in a House
attic: storage room at the very top of the house
basement: the lowest level of the house
bathroom, washroom: the room for bathing and using the toilet
bedroom: the room where people sleep
dining room: room with a table and chairs for eating; in some houses this room is only used on special occasions
hallway: long narrow area that joins one room to another
kitchen: place for preparing food; sometimes has a table and chairs for eating informal meals
living room; family room: place where family spends leisure time; often has a TV, also used for entertaining
lobby: area in the front entrance for hanging coats and placing shoes
master bedroom: the largest bedroom in the house; used by parents
nursery: room for baby or young child
pantry: room off the kitchen for keeping dry foods and storage items
patio: outdoor area in front or backyard; usually sits slightly off the ground; often made of wood
playroom: room filled with toys; books and games; indoor area for kids to play
rec room: often in basement; extra room for watching TV and playing games such as billiards or ping pong
sunroom: enclosed room with large windows; often used for relaxation, visiting, or reading
Furniture and Decor
bed: long frame with a mattress on top for sleeping; has blankets and pillows for comfort
bookshelf, bookcase: tall wooden piece used for holding books
chair: various types of furniture used for sitting on
change table: surface found in the nursery, used for changing a baby's diaper
couch/sofa: long comfortable piece for sitting on; found in common rooms
counter: surface in the kitchen; used for preparing food and holding small appliances
cupboards: storage area with doors; used for holding food, dishes, cleaning supplies, etc.
desk: piece used for doing work and holding papers, books, writing tools; usually found in an office
dresser, bureau: piece of furniture for holding folded clothing
entertainment centre: piece of furniture for holding television, stereo, and other electronic devices
fireplace: square opening on a wall to hold a fire and warm up the home; may be electric, gas, or wood
mirrors: special glass placed on a wall or counter, used for viewing one's self
pictures, paintings: decorations hung on walls or placed on surfaces; often framed
shelves: long surfaces for organizing and storing household items
tub, bathtub: found in bathrooms, a large area where you lie down and wash your body
window sills, ledges: long shelf-like surface beneath a window
Appliances
dishwasher: electric appliance that washes dishes; can be "built-in" (under a sink) or "portable" (moved and attached to the sink when in use)
dryer: electric appliance used to dry laundry
fridge: electric appliance used for keeping food cold
freezer: electric appliance used for keeping food frozen (very cold)
garbage disposal: located inside a drain; chops up bits of food into small pieces to fit down the pipes
microwave: electric appliance for cooking food quickly
oven: electric appliance for baking and heating food
stove, range: elements on top of an oven for heating, frying, and boiling food
washing machine: electric appliance for cleaning laundry
Cleaning Supplies
baking soda: white powder used for cleaning and removing odours
bleach: liquid added in small amounts to water; has strong chemicals that remove stains on white clothing; also used to clean bathrooms
broom: brush with a long handle on it for sweeping floors
carpet cleaner: foam or liquid soap used on rugs and carpets
deodorizer: product that removes bad smells from a room; often scented
dishwashing detergent: liquid or powder soap that goes into a dishwasher
dust pan: flat container used for collecting dirt and dust swept up with a broom
duster: a cleaning tool with a handle and feathers (or a soft cloth) used for wiping dust off surfaces
garbage or trash bag: large, heavy bag for collecting the household garbage
garbage or trash bin: container with a lid that holds large garbage bags
gloves: coverings for the hands, with separate holes for the fingers
hose: a long tube that fills with water; often kept outside and used for outdoor cleaning
laundry detergent: powder or liquid soap used for cleaning clothes and linen
mop: long stick with a sponge at the bottom that is soaked in water and soap; used for cleaning floors
recycling bin: a container that holds paper, tins, glass, and other garbage that can be reused
scouring pads: tough cleaning pads used for scrubbing pots, pans, and ovens
scrub brush: a brush with a handle on it; often used for cleaning toilets
sponge: a soft cleaning product that absorbs water and is used for washing surfaces
stain remover: laundry product used specifically on spots that regular laundry detergent cannot clean (stains include red wine or blood)
vacuum cleaner: a machine that sucks up dust and dirt on the floor as you push it around
vinegar: a clear sour tasting liquid mixed with water and used for cleaning; environmentally friendly alternative to store bought cleaners
Linen and Laundry terms
bath towel: large towel used for drying the body after a shower or bath
face cloth or wash cloth: small, square shaped towel or cloth used for washing the face and hands
fitted sheet: sheet with elastic that goes on top of the mattress and stays in place
fold verb:make articles of clothing small and neat for storage
hand towel: a towel hung in the bathroom; used for drying hands
hanger noun:a wire or plastic hook used for hanging clothes in a closet
iron noun and verb: an electric appliance used for making clothes flat; to remove wrinkles
king size: the largest size bed or bed covering
laundry noun do the laundry: the washing of clothing
pillow case: a covering similar to a sheet that protects the head cushion
queen size: large size bed and bed covering (smaller than king, larger than double)
sheet noun: a light cover on the bed
single: smallest bed or bed covering size; made for one person
stain noun: a spot that is difficult to clean
top sheet: the sheet that goes on top of the fitted sheet and under a heavier blanket
twin size: bed or bed covering size that is larger than a single and smaller than a double; used for one person
attic: storage room at the very top of the house
basement: the lowest level of the house
bathroom, washroom: the room for bathing and using the toilet
bedroom: the room where people sleep
dining room: room with a table and chairs for eating; in some houses this room is only used on special occasions
hallway: long narrow area that joins one room to another
kitchen: place for preparing food; sometimes has a table and chairs for eating informal meals
living room; family room: place where family spends leisure time; often has a TV, also used for entertaining
lobby: area in the front entrance for hanging coats and placing shoes
master bedroom: the largest bedroom in the house; used by parents
nursery: room for baby or young child
pantry: room off the kitchen for keeping dry foods and storage items
patio: outdoor area in front or backyard; usually sits slightly off the ground; often made of wood
playroom: room filled with toys; books and games; indoor area for kids to play
rec room: often in basement; extra room for watching TV and playing games such as billiards or ping pong
sunroom: enclosed room with large windows; often used for relaxation, visiting, or reading
Furniture and Decor
bed: long frame with a mattress on top for sleeping; has blankets and pillows for comfort
bookshelf, bookcase: tall wooden piece used for holding books
chair: various types of furniture used for sitting on
change table: surface found in the nursery, used for changing a baby's diaper
couch/sofa: long comfortable piece for sitting on; found in common rooms
counter: surface in the kitchen; used for preparing food and holding small appliances
cupboards: storage area with doors; used for holding food, dishes, cleaning supplies, etc.
desk: piece used for doing work and holding papers, books, writing tools; usually found in an office
dresser, bureau: piece of furniture for holding folded clothing
entertainment centre: piece of furniture for holding television, stereo, and other electronic devices
fireplace: square opening on a wall to hold a fire and warm up the home; may be electric, gas, or wood
mirrors: special glass placed on a wall or counter, used for viewing one's self
pictures, paintings: decorations hung on walls or placed on surfaces; often framed
shelves: long surfaces for organizing and storing household items
tub, bathtub: found in bathrooms, a large area where you lie down and wash your body
window sills, ledges: long shelf-like surface beneath a window
Appliances
dishwasher: electric appliance that washes dishes; can be "built-in" (under a sink) or "portable" (moved and attached to the sink when in use)
dryer: electric appliance used to dry laundry
fridge: electric appliance used for keeping food cold
freezer: electric appliance used for keeping food frozen (very cold)
garbage disposal: located inside a drain; chops up bits of food into small pieces to fit down the pipes
microwave: electric appliance for cooking food quickly
oven: electric appliance for baking and heating food
stove, range: elements on top of an oven for heating, frying, and boiling food
washing machine: electric appliance for cleaning laundry
Cleaning Supplies
baking soda: white powder used for cleaning and removing odours
bleach: liquid added in small amounts to water; has strong chemicals that remove stains on white clothing; also used to clean bathrooms
broom: brush with a long handle on it for sweeping floors
carpet cleaner: foam or liquid soap used on rugs and carpets
deodorizer: product that removes bad smells from a room; often scented
dishwashing detergent: liquid or powder soap that goes into a dishwasher
dust pan: flat container used for collecting dirt and dust swept up with a broom
duster: a cleaning tool with a handle and feathers (or a soft cloth) used for wiping dust off surfaces
garbage or trash bag: large, heavy bag for collecting the household garbage
garbage or trash bin: container with a lid that holds large garbage bags
gloves: coverings for the hands, with separate holes for the fingers
hose: a long tube that fills with water; often kept outside and used for outdoor cleaning
laundry detergent: powder or liquid soap used for cleaning clothes and linen
mop: long stick with a sponge at the bottom that is soaked in water and soap; used for cleaning floors
recycling bin: a container that holds paper, tins, glass, and other garbage that can be reused
scouring pads: tough cleaning pads used for scrubbing pots, pans, and ovens
scrub brush: a brush with a handle on it; often used for cleaning toilets
sponge: a soft cleaning product that absorbs water and is used for washing surfaces
stain remover: laundry product used specifically on spots that regular laundry detergent cannot clean (stains include red wine or blood)
vacuum cleaner: a machine that sucks up dust and dirt on the floor as you push it around
vinegar: a clear sour tasting liquid mixed with water and used for cleaning; environmentally friendly alternative to store bought cleaners
Linen and Laundry terms
bath towel: large towel used for drying the body after a shower or bath
face cloth or wash cloth: small, square shaped towel or cloth used for washing the face and hands
fitted sheet: sheet with elastic that goes on top of the mattress and stays in place
fold verb:make articles of clothing small and neat for storage
hand towel: a towel hung in the bathroom; used for drying hands
hanger noun:a wire or plastic hook used for hanging clothes in a closet
iron noun and verb: an electric appliance used for making clothes flat; to remove wrinkles
king size: the largest size bed or bed covering
laundry noun do the laundry: the washing of clothing
pillow case: a covering similar to a sheet that protects the head cushion
queen size: large size bed and bed covering (smaller than king, larger than double)
sheet noun: a light cover on the bed
single: smallest bed or bed covering size; made for one person
stain noun: a spot that is difficult to clean
top sheet: the sheet that goes on top of the fitted sheet and under a heavier blanket
twin size: bed or bed covering size that is larger than a single and smaller than a double; used for one person
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