A2 Level Wordlist - Home Appliances and Devices

Here you will learn some English words about home appliances and devices, such as "alarm clock", "dishwasher", and "heater", prepared for A2 learners.

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alarm clock [noun]

a clock that can be set to an exact time to make a sound and wake someone up

Ex: I put my alarm clock across the room to force myself to get out of bed .

equipment [noun]

the necessary things that you need for doing a particular activity or job

Ex: The electrician carried a toolbox full of equipment for repairing electrical issues .

device [noun]

a machine or tool that is designed for a particular purpose

Ex: The remote control is a convenient device to operate the TV from a distance .

loudspeaker [noun]

a piece of equipment that makes sounds louder, used for playing music, etc.

Ex: The loudspeaker at the airport announced the boarding information .

camera [noun]

a device or piece of equipment for taking photographs, making movies or television programs

Ex:

dishwasher [noun]

an electric machine that is used to clean dishes, spoons, cups, etc.

Ex: The dishwasher is energy-efficient , saving water and electricity .

washing machine [noun]

an electric machine used for washing clothes

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

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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coffee maker [noun]

a machine used for making coffee

Ex: She uses a coffee maker every morning to brew her favorite coffee .

toaster oven [noun]

an electrical appliance, designed like a small oven that can function as an oven or a toaster

Ex: The toaster oven 's door should be closed tightly during cooking to retain heat .

air conditioner [noun]

a machine that is designed to cool and dry the air in a room, building, or vehicle

Ex: The air conditioner has a timer function , so you can set it to turn off automatically .

heater [noun]

a piece of equipment that produces heat to warm a place or increase the temperature of water

Ex: The heater makes a humming sound when it 's on .

radio [noun]

a device that is used for listening to programs that are broadcast

Ex: They are dancing to the music on the radio .

telephone [noun]

a communication device used for talking to people who are far away and also have a similar device

Ex: She received a call from an unknown number on her telephone .

line [noun]

a telephone connection or service

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hair dryer [noun]

a device that you use to blow warm air over our hair to dry it

Ex: She used a hair dryer to dry her wet hair quickly .

fan [noun]

an electric device with blades that rotate quickly and keep an area cool

Ex: She placed a small fan on her desk to stay refreshed while studying .

vacuum cleaner [noun]

an electrical device that pulls up dirt and dust from a floor to clean it

Ex: My mom uses the vacuum cleaner to clean the carpets every week .

iron [noun]

a piece of equipment with a heated flat metal base, used to smooth clothes

Ex: The iron removes wrinkles from the fabric and makes it smooth .

remote control [noun]

a small device that lets you control electrical or electronic devices like TVs from a distance

Ex: She bought a new remote control for her smart TV to access all its features .

smoke detector [noun]

a device that detects smoke and gives a warning

Ex: The smoke detector is equipped with a loud alarm to warn residents of a potential fire .

to turn on [verb]

to cause a machine, device, or system to start working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

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to turn off [verb]

to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

Ex:

to work [verb]

to operate or function properly

Ex: The printer does n't work anymore .

broken [adjective]

damaged and not functioning as intended

Ex: The broken heater left the room freezing .

to use [verb]

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

Ex: I use my keys to unlock the door .

system [noun]

a group of parts that work together for a common purpose

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to repair [verb]

to fix something that is damaged, broken, or not working properly

Ex: She learned how to repair the flat tire on her bicycle .

flashlight [noun]

a portable handheld electric light that is powered by batteries and used to give light to a place in the dark

Ex: She always keeps a flashlight in her bag for emergencies .

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 .

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 .

A2 Level Wordlist
Home Appliances and Devices	Clothes and Accessories	Colors and Shapes	Computer and Information
School and Education	Animals	Appearance	The Human Body
Conjunctions and Prepositions	Communication	Cinema and Theater	Music and Literature
Family and Friends	Restaurants and Food	Health and Sickness	Hobbies and Daily Activities
Home	Time and Date	Necessary Opposite Adjectives	Nature and Natural Disasters
Money and Shopping	Jobs and Work	Sports	Tourism
The Weather	Quantity	Countries and Nationalities	Languages and Grammar
Basic Phrasal Verbs	Flowers, Fruits, and Nuts	Personality and Behavior	Food
Injuries and Sickness	Employment and Occupations	Exercise and Matches	Travelling
Furniture and Household Items	City and the Countryside	Measurement	The Mind
Essential Adverbs	Essential Opposite Adjectives	Emotions	Modal and Other Verbs
Mathematics	Science and the Natural World	Necessary Verbs	Common Verbs
Essential Verbs	Pronouns and Determiners