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Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key) - Rooms & Building Parts

Learn KET vocabulary for rooms and building parts, including bedrooms, kitchens, floors, walls, doors, windows, and other parts of a home or building.

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Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key)
flat
flat
[noun]

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

Ex: She decided to rent a flat in the city center to be closer to her job and local amenities. 
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boat house

a building located near a body of water that is used for storing boats and related equipment

Ex: The old boat house by the lake was filled with kayaks and fishing gear. 
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first floor

the level of a house or building that is located directly above the ground level

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garage
garage
[noun]

a building or enclosed part of a building used for keeping a motor vehicle

Ex: Emma parked her car in the garage before going inside. 
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gate
gate
[noun]

the part of a fence or wall outside a building that we can open and close to enter or leave a place

Ex: She waited for him outside the school gate. 
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lift
lift
[noun]

a box-like device that goes up and down and is used to get to the different floors of a building

Ex: She pressed the button and waited for the lift to arrive. 
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roof
roof
[noun]

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

Ex: He placed solar panels on the roof to generate electricity. 
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stairs
stairs
[noun]

a series of steps or risers designed for ascending or descending between different levels or floors in a building or structure

Ex: She ran up the stairs to her bedroom. 
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swimming pool

a specially designed structure that holds water for people to swim in

Ex: The hotel had a large swimming pool where guests could relax and swim. 
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tree house

an enclosed structure built among the branches of a tree to provide children with a place to play in

Ex: She used the tree house as a quiet reading spot. 
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bathroom
bathroom
[noun]

a room containing a toilet and sink, especially one in a public building or home

Ex: Excuse me, where is the bathroom? 
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bedroom
bedroom
[noun]

a room we use for sleeping

Ex: He kept his favorite toys on the shelves in his bedroom. 
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dining room

a room that we use to eat meals in

Ex: She cleans the dining room after each meal. 
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hall
hall
[noun]

a passage that is inside a house or building with rooms on both side

Ex: His shoes were lined up neatly in the hall. 
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balcony
balcony
[noun]

a platform above the ground level and on the outside wall of a building that we can get into from the upper floor

Ex: She enjoyed her morning coffee on the balcony, taking in the beautiful view of the city skyline. 
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basement
basement
[noun]

an area or room in a house or building that is partially or completely below the ground level

Ex: They converted the basement into a home theater with comfortable seating and a big screen. 
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building
building
[noun]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

Ex: He worked in a modern office building with large windows. 
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ground floor

the floor of a building at ground level

Ex: Due to the accessibility requirements, the building has an elevator that connects the ground floor to all upper levels. 
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downstairs
downstairs
[Adjective]

located on a lower floor of a building, particularly the ground floor

Ex: The downstairs living room is cozy and inviting. 
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upstairs
upstairs
[Adjective]

located on an upper floor of a building

Ex: Emma opened the upstairs window. 
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floor
floor
[noun]

all the rooms of a building that are on the same level

Ex: The ground floor of the building housed the lobby, reception area, and administrative offices. 
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shower
shower
[noun]

a piece of equipment that sprays water over the body for washing

Ex: The shower in our hotel room had excellent water pressure. 
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sitting room

living room; a room in a house where people can sit, relax and watch television or talk together

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toilet
toilet
[noun]

a bowl-shaped fixture used for disposing of urine and solid bodily waste

Ex: The toilet wouldn't flush properly this morning. 
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elevator
elevator
[noun]

a box-like device that moves up and down and is used to get to the different levels of a building

Ex: I felt a bit nervous when the elevator suddenly stopped between floors. 
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exit
exit
[noun]

a door, opening, or other way through which someone can leave a place

Ex: The emergency exit is at the back of the theater. 
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