Home and Garden - Home Appliances

Here you will learn some English words related to home appliances such as "dryer", "iron", and "vacuum cleaner".

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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 .

space heater [noun]

a portable device that generates heat and is used to warm up a small area or room

Ex: I bought a new space heater for the garage to work in during the colder seasons .

pressure washer [noun]

a machine that uses high-pressure water spray to remove dirt, grime, and other types of stubborn stains from surfaces

Ex: After the rain , I took out the pressure washer to wash off the mud from my car .

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 .

humidifier [noun]

an appliance that increases the moisture level in a room or an entire building

Ex: The plant in the corner thrived with the extra moisture from the humidifier .

dehumidifier [noun]

a device that reduces the amount of moisture in the air, typically used to maintain a comfortable and healthy humidity level in a room or building

Ex: I noticed the furniture started to feel drier and less sticky after I turned on the dehumidifier .

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 .

air purifier [noun]

a device designed to remove pollutants and particles such as dust, smoke, and allergens from the air in a room

Ex: An air purifier is essential for people who suffer from asthma or other respiratory issues .

steam cleaner [noun]

a device that uses steam to clean and sanitize surfaces

Ex: I love how quickly the steam cleaner lifts dirt from the floor without much effort .

sewing machine [noun]

a machine used to sew fabric and other materials together with thread

Ex: He learned to use a sewing machine at a young age .

portable air conditioner [noun]

a compact, mobile unit that can be easily moved from room to room and used to cool a specific area or space

Ex: The portable air conditioner is perfect for cooling down small spaces like apartments or dorm rooms .

window air conditioner [noun]

a type of air conditioning unit that is installed in a window or through a wall and is designed to cool a single room or area

Ex: He adjusted the settings on the window air conditioner to lower the temperature in the kitchen .

tower fan [noun]

a type of electric fan that oscillates and is designed to be tall and narrow, often with a sleek and modern appearance

Ex: The tower fan has multiple speed settings , so I can adjust it depending on how warm it gets .

air cooler [noun]

a device that cools the air by passing it over water-soaked pads or through a water mist

Ex: I bought an air cooler to keep my room cool during the hot summer months .

electric heater [noun]

a device that converts electrical energy into heat to provide warmth in a room or space

Ex: The small electric heater was perfect for heating the guest room during the night .

central vacuum system [noun]

a built-in vacuum cleaning system that is installed inside a building and connected to a network of inlets throughout the building

Ex: In the new office building , every floor has a central vacuum system for quick and efficient cleaning .

water softener [noun]

a device that removes minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, from hard water to make it soft and more suitable for household use

electric blanket [noun]

a blanket with integrated electrical heating wires, which can be adjusted to different levels of warmth using a controller

Ex: The electric blanket heated up quickly , making it much easier to fall asleep .

handheld vacuum cleaner [noun]

a small, portable vacuum cleaner designed for quick and easy cleaning of small messes and hard-to-reach areas

Ex: The handheld vacuum cleaner made it easy to clean the stairs without dragging a large vacuum around .

water purifier [noun]

a device that removes impurities and contaminants from water to make it safe for drinking and other purposes

Ex: We installed a water purifier in our home to avoid using bottled water .

washing machine [noun]

an electric machine used for washing clothes

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

dryer [noun]

a machine used to remove moisture from clothes, hair, or other items through heat or airflow

Ex: Modern dryers have energy-efficient settings .

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 .

garment steamer [noun]

a device that uses hot steam to remove wrinkles and creases from clothing and other fabrics

Ex: After washing the shirt , I hung it up and steamed it with a garment steamer .

drying cabinet [noun]

an appliance that is used to dry clothes, towels, and other fabrics using forced air and sometimes heat

Ex: Instead of hanging my delicate dress outside , I put it in the drying cabinet to ensure it stays in perfect condition .

snow blower [noun]

a machine used to clear snow from surfaces such as driveways, sidewalks, and roads

Ex: My neighbor lent me his snow blower because my driveway was buried under several feet of snow .

steam mop [noun]

a mop that utilizes steam to sanitize and clean hard flooring surfaces, such as tile, laminate, or hardwood, by loosening dirt and grime

Ex: After the party , she grabbed the steam mop to clean up all the spilled drinks .

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