HOUSEHOLD VOCABULARY

 

home sweet home

hell-o guys,welcome into my lovely home :) 

now,our chapter is about household vocabulary.

First , what do you think about 'home'?

based on Wikipedia , Home is a place of residence or refuge. When it refers to a building, it is usually a place in which an individual or a family can rest and store personal property.

and so many quotes about definition of home,one example like : 

It takes hands to build a house,
but only hearts can build a home.

unattributed 

and many more  :)

okay,I think everyone has their own views and opinition about their homes.

talking about HOME , of course it has many household in home.

have you known the names every household in your house ?

oraik,now we'll learn it !

Home is divided into some rooms,such as :

• balcony
• bathroom
• restroom
• bedroom
• dining room
• garage
• hall
• kitchen
• laundry 
• living room

Other Rooms

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.
Cellar	Underneath the house.
Cloakroom	A 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 (see eating at home).
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 Room/ 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.

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)

 

my lovely bedroom look like a broken vessel,but this's my fave place :D

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

Things we do in the bedroom   People listen to music in the bedroom. Bedroom People sleep in the bedroom. People get dressed or undressed in the bedroom. People make love in bedroom. the last one is so...mature -__-

Bathroom Furniture

chair(s)	basin(s)	bath(s)	toilet(s) / loo(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)
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shaving foam	razor(s)	toilet seat(s) / loo seat(s)	bin(s)
towel(s)

Things we do in the bathroom What people do in the bathroom People get dressed or undressed in the bathroom. People have a shave in the bathroom. People brush their teeth in the bathroom. People take a shower in the bathroom. People have a bath in the bathroom.

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Kitchen Furniture

Other things you may find in a kitchen cooker(s) / oven(s) microwave (oven)(s) fridge(s) dishwasher(s) tap(s) coffee maker(s) food mixer(s) liquidiser(s) table(s) chair(s) bin(s) Cooking Equipment saucepan(s) frying pan(s) sieve(s) kettle(s) teapot(s) spatula(s) tin opener(s) knife (knives) whisk(s)

Things we do in the kitchen

What people do in the kitchen
People prepare food in the kitchen.
People cook in the kitchen.
People sometimes eat in the kitchen.
People make coffee or tea in the kitchen.
People put the food away in the kitchen cupboards.

Living Room Furniture settee(s) armchair(s) coffee table(s) display cabinet(s) hifi stand(s) tv cabinet(s) Other things you may find in a living room television(s) / TV(s) HiFi(s) speaker(s) cushion(s) rug(s) Things we do in the living room   People watch TV in the living room. Living Room / Lounge People sit and read a book in the living room. People listen to music in the living room. guys,that's all a bit about household vocabulary. FYI,I got the material from here :)