Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key) - Household Items

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bookshelf [noun]

‌a board connected to a wall or a piece of furniture on which books are kept

Ex: The bookshelf in the study was filled with textbooks and academic journals .

carpet [noun]

a thick piece of woven cloth, used as a floor covering

Ex: My grandmother got angry when I accidentally spilled juice on the carpet .

curtain [noun]

a hanging piece of cloth or other materials that covers a window, opening, etc.

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lamp [noun]

an object that can give light by using electricity or burning gas or oil

Ex: He replaced the old bulb in the lamp with a brighter one .

furniture [noun]

pieces of equipment such as tables, desks, beds, etc. that we put in a house or office so that it becomes suitable for living or working in

Ex: The furniture store has a wide section of sofas , tables , and chairs .

sink [noun]

a large and open container that has a water supply and you can use to wash your hands, dishes, etc. in

Ex: The bathroom sink had a leak , so they called a plumber to fix it .

cooker [noun]

an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance

Ex: He forgot to turn off the cooker after making breakfast .

cupboard [noun]

a piece of furniture with shelves and doors, usually built into a wall, designed for storing things like foods, dishes, etc.

Ex: He opened the cupboard to grab some snacks for the movie night .

tap [noun]

an object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe

Ex: He installed a new tap in the bathroom sink .

oven [noun]

a box-shaped piece of equipment with a front door that is usually part of a stove, used for baking, cooking, or heating food

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clock [noun]

a device used to measure and show time

Ex: I like the sound of the ticking clock .

washing machine [noun]

an electric machine used for washing clothes

Ex: She put her dirty clothes in the washing machine and added detergent .

armchair [noun]

a chair with side supports for the arms and a comfortable backrest, often used for relaxation or reading

Ex: He sat in the armchair by the fire , reading a book .

bin [noun]

a container, usually with a lid, for putting waste in

Ex: Please put your litter in the bin provided .

blanket [noun]

a large piece of fabric made of wool, cotton, or other materials that is used to keep warm or to provide comfort, used on beds, sofas, chairs, etc.

Ex: He pulled the heavy blanket over himself as he settled into the cozy armchair with a good book .

bookcase [noun]

a piece of furniture that contains shelves for holding books

Ex: They bought a new bookcase to store all their children 's books .

drawer [noun]

a sliding box-shaped piece of furniture found within a desk, dresser, or cabinet, used for organizing and storing items

Ex: He rummaged through the desk drawer to find a pen and paper to jot down a quick note .

key [noun]

a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking or unlocking a door, starting a car, etc.

Ex: The spare key was hidden under a rock near the front porch .

pillow [noun]

a cloth bag stuffed with soft materials that we put our head on when we are lying or sleeping

Ex: Sarah used to cuddle her pillow for comfort and relaxation .

refrigerator [noun]

an electrical equipment used to keep food and drinks cool and fresh

Ex: My mom keeps fruits and vegetables fresh in the refrigerator .

rubbish [noun]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

Ex: The park was littered with rubbish , prompting volunteers to organize a clean-up day .

shelf [noun]

a flat, narrow board made of wood, metal, etc. attached to a wall, to put items on

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sofa [noun]

a comfortable seat that has a back and two arms and enough space for two or multiple people to sit on

Ex: The sofa in the living room is big enough to seat three people .

towel [noun]

a piece of cloth or paper that you use for drying your body or things such as dishes

Ex: I usually use a microfiber towel for cleaning glass surfaces .

Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key)
Family Members	Rooms & Building Parts	Household Items	Quantities & Containers
Food Items	Cooking Actions & Concepts	Clothes & Accessories	Sports & Activities
Sports Concepts	Countries & Continents	Education & Academic Life	School Supplies
Places in a Town	Urban Features & Descriptions	Internet & Digital Communication	Arts, Music & Entertainment
Weather & Seasons	Geographical Features	Health & Medical Care	Travel & Journeys
Transport & Vehicle Parts	Adverbs of Manner & Speed	Work & Job Concepts	Communication
Qualities & Physical Descriptions	Feelings & Emotions	Time & Sequence	Units of Measurement
Body Parts & Organs	Money & Personal Finance	Shopping	Texts & Documents