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B1 Level Wordlist - Houses and Buildings

Here you will learn some English words about houses and buildings, such as "chimney", "palace", "cabin", etc. prepared for B1 learners.

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CEFR B1 Vocabulary
palace
palace
[noun]

a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.

Ex: The royal palace gleamed in the sunlight, its marble facade adorned with intricate carvings and gilded accents. 
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cabin
cabin
[noun]

a small wooden house or shelter built in a forest or the mountains

Ex: Hikers sought refuge in the remote cabin during a sudden snowstorm, huddling around the fireplace for warmth. 
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studio
studio
[noun]

a tiny apartment that has only one main room

Ex: The cozy studio featured large windows that flooded the space with natural light, making it feel larger and more inviting. 
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guest house

a small house separated from a larger one where guests can stay

Ex: The guest house nestled in the garden offered a tranquil retreat for visitors, with its cozy bedrooms and private patio. 
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apartment building

a tall building with one or several apartments built on each floor

Ex: Residents of the apartment building enjoyed access to shared facilities such as a fitness center, rooftop terrace, and communal lounge. 
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country house

a big home in the countryside, often with large grounds or gardens

Ex: The country house stood majestically amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, its expansive grounds perfect for outdoor activities. 
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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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step
step
[noun]

a series of flat surfaces used for going up or down

Ex: The wooden steps of the porch creaked underfoot as visitors approached the front door of the cottage. 
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fireplace
fireplace
[noun]

a space or place in a wall for building a fire in

Ex: The crackling fire in the fireplace warmed the cozy living room, casting a flickering glow across the furniture. 
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chimney
chimney
[noun]

a channel or passage that lets the smoke from a fire pass through and get out from the roof of a building

Ex: Smoke rose from the chimney on the cold winter morning. 
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driveway
driveway
[noun]

a private path or road that leads from the street to a house, building, etc., typically used for vehicle access and parking

Ex: The long, winding driveway led up to the grand mansion at the top of the hill. 
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corridor
corridor
[noun]

a long narrow way in a building that has doors on either side opening into different rooms

Ex: Students lined up along the corridor, waiting for the bell to signal the start of the next class. 
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drain
drain
[noun]

a pipe in the bottom of a sink, bath, etc. through which dirty water flows out

Ex: The plumber unclogged the drain in the kitchen sink, allowing water to flow freely again. 
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walkway
walkway
[noun]

a path for walking, typically built outdoors and above the ground level

Ex: The elevated walkway offered scenic views of the park below, winding its way through lush greenery and over gentle streams. 
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back door
back door
[noun]

a door that is located behind or at the side of a building

Ex: The delivery person knocked on the back door, carrying packages for the kitchen staff. 
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front door

the main entrance to a person's house

Ex: The postman delivered mail through the slot in the front door, sorting letters and packages for the occupants. 
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family room

a room in an apartment or house in which the family gathers to watch TV, relax, etc.

Ex: The family room was furnished with a large sectional sofa, plush armchairs, and a coffee table, creating a cozy environment for movie nights. 
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guest room

a bedroom in a house for guests to stay or sleep in

Ex: The guest room in the house was furnished with a queen-sized bed, bedside tables, and a cozy armchair, ensuring a welcoming stay for visitors. 
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storeroom
storeroom
[noun]

a room where things are kept while they are not needed or used

Ex: The janitor keeps cleaning supplies in the storeroom. 
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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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study
study
[noun]

a room in a house where a person reads or writes something

Ex: My grandfather spends hours in his study, surrounded by books and papers. 
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shelf
shelf
[noun]

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

Ex: She arranged her collection of porcelain figurines neatly on the living room shelf. 
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porch
porch
[noun]

a structure with a roof and no walls at the entrance of a house

Ex: We sat on the porch swing and watched the sunset. 
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resident
resident
[noun]

a person who lives in a particular place, usually on a long-term basis

Ex: The new resident of the apartment complex introduced herself to her neighbors. 
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accommodations

a place to stay in for a short period, often with food or other services

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rent
rent
[noun]

the money that is regularly paid to use an apartment, room, etc. owned by another person

Ex: She pays her rent on the first of each month to her landlord. 
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to rent
to rent
[Verb]

to let someone use one's property, car, etc. for a particular time in exchange for payment

Ex: She plans to rent her vacation home to tourists during the summer months. 
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