Home & Living

Words for housing and domestic life

Introduction

Home is where we spend much of our lives, and describing it requires specific vocabulary. From rooms and furniture to household activities, these words help you discuss your living space.

This chapter covers vocabulary related to homes and domestic life. Whether you're describing your apartment, discussing home improvements, or talking about family routines, these words are essential.

Themes

All Vocabulary (NGSL) in This Chapter (49)

• down Towards a lower position; a reduction; feeling sad or depressed
• own Belonging to oneself; to possess; to acknowledge
• different Not the same; distinct; various
• move To change position or location; an action towards a goal
• build To construct something by putting parts together
• room A separate area within a building; space available
• parent A mother or father; a source or origin of something
• light Natural or artificial brightness; not heavy; to ignite
• town A place with houses and buildings larger than a village but smaller than a city
• table A piece of furniture with a flat top; a chart of data
• door A hinged or sliding panel for entering or leaving a room or building
• current Happening now; a flow of water or electricity
• wall A vertical structure that divides or encloses an area
• window An opening in a wall or door fitted with glass to let in light
• floor The lower surface of a room on which one walks; a level of a building
• challenge A difficult task that tests someone's abilities; to question or dispute
• clean Free from dirt or impurities; to make something free from dirt
• garden An area of ground where plants are grown; to work in a garden
• fix To repair something; to arrange or decide; to fasten securely
• remove To take away or off from a position
• chair A piece of furniture for sitting; the person leading a meeting
• slightly By a small amount; a little bit
• flight The action of flying, or a journey made by aircraft
• neighbor A person who lives next door to or near another person; spelled 'neighbour' i...
• owner A person who possesses something
• comfortable Providing physical ease and relaxation; feeling at ease
• hall A corridor or entrance area; a large room for events
• rent Payment for the use of property; to pay for temporary use
• desk A table used for writing or working
• suitable Right or appropriate for a particular purpose, person, or situation
• yard An enclosed area next to a building; a unit of measurement (3 feet)
• neighbourhood The area around where someone lives; a local community
• stable Firmly established and not likely to change; or a building for horses
• repair To fix something that is broken or damaged
• highlight The most important or memorable part; to emphasise or draw attention to somet...
• brown A colour like that of earth, wood, or coffee; to make or become brown
• delight Great pleasure and happiness; to please someone greatly
• roof The top covering of a building
• proof Evidence establishing a fact; protected against something
• slight Small in degree; to treat with disrespect
• unknown Not known or familiar
• apparent Clearly visible or obvious; seeming to be true but not necessarily so
• furniture Movable objects for home use such as tables, chairs, beds
• apartment A self-contained housing unit within a larger building
• acceptable Good enough to be approved or tolerated
• shelf A flat horizontal surface for storing or displaying objects
• stair One of a series of steps leading from one floor to another
• differently In a different way or manner from something else
• fence A barrier made of wood or wire enclosing an area