Vocabulary Around The House

Things you may find around the house:

• light bulb(s)
• plug(s)
• socket(s)
• torch(es)
• ceiling light(s)
• lamp(s)
• curtain(s)
• lock(s)
• key(s)
• shelf (shelves)
• (tele)phone(s)
• box(es)
• plug(s)
• battery (batteries)
• photo(graph)(s)

Other things you may find in a bathroom:

• toilet roll(s) / loo roll(s)
• toilet brush(es) / loo brush(es)
• hairdryer (hairdriers)
• toothbrush(es)
• shaving foam razor(s)
• toilet seat(s) / loo seat(s)
• bin(s)
• towel(s) 

Bedroom Furniture:

• bed(s)
• bedside cabinet(s)
• bedside table(s)
• dressing table(s)
• wardrobe(s)
• chest of drawer(s) 

Other things you may find in a bedroom:

• brush(es)
• comb(s)
• hair dryer(s)
• pillow(s)
• sheet(s)
• clothes

Living room furniture:

• settee(s)
• armchair(s)
• coffee table(s)
• display cabinet(s)
• hifi stand(s)
• tv cabinet(s) 

Other things you may in a living room:

• television(s) / TV(s)
• HiFi(s)
• speaker(s)
• cushion(s)
• rug(s)

Rooms	Usefulness
Attic	People store things in the attic
Ballroom	A room in stately homes where rich people dance and concerts are held
Box Room	A small room used for storage
Cloakroom	Small room where people put their coats
Conservatory	A greenhouse attached to a house for the display of plants
Dining Room	A room where people eat
Drawing Room	A room in stately homes where rich people entertain
Games Room	A room in large houses where games are played
Hall	The entrance passage to a house
Larder	A small room used for the storage of food
Library	A room where books are kept
Lounge	Another name for living room
Music Room	A room where people play music
Office	A room where people work
Pantry	A small room used to store kitchen and dining items
Parlour	Old fashioned word for living room
Sitting Room	Another name for living room
Spare/Guest Room	A room where guests sleep
Toilet	A room where people go to the toilet (often known as WC)
Utility Room	A room where appliances such as washing machines are used