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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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 ancient palace of the emperor stood as a testament to the grandeur of past civilizations , its ruins offering glimpses into history .

cabin [noun]

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

Ex: Families gathered around the campfire outside the cabin , roasting marshmallows and sharing stories under the starlit sky .

studio [noun]

a tiny apartment that has only one main room

Ex: The studio had large windows that let in plenty of natural light , creating a bright and airy atmosphere .

guest house [noun]

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

Ex: Families rented out the guest house for reunions and gatherings , enjoying the convenience of having additional space and privacy .

apartment building [noun]

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

Ex: Families moved into the newly constructed apartment building , attracted by its spacious floor plans and proximity to schools and shopping centers .

country house [noun]

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

Ex: The country house was steeped in history , with generations of owners adding their own touches to the sprawling estate .

floor [noun]

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

Ex: The basement floor served as storage space for equipment and supplies , with access to the building 's utility systems .

step [noun]

a series of flat surfaces used for going up or down

Ex:

fireplace [noun]

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

Ex: The ornate fireplace in the mansion 's drawing room featured intricate carvings and a marble mantlepiece .

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: Santa Claus is often imagined coming down the chimney .

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 gravel driveway needed to be regraded to smooth out the bumps and potholes .

corridor [noun]

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

Ex: The hotel corridor was lined with numbered doors , each leading to a guest room or suite .

drain [noun]

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

Ex: Residents were advised to avoid pouring grease down the drain to prevent clogs in the plumbing system .

walkway [noun]

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

Ex: The covered walkway provided shelter from the rain as shoppers moved between stores in the outdoor mall .

back door [noun]

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

Ex: The back door of the cottage opened onto a secluded garden , where guests could relax in privacy .

front door [noun]

the main entrance to a person's house

Ex: The family gathered on the porch swing near the front door , enjoying the cool breeze on a summer evening .

family room [noun]

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

Ex: Parents sipped coffee in the morning sunlight streaming through the windows of the family room , catching up on the day 's news .

guest room [noun]

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

Ex: The guest room had a private bathroom attached , providing added convenience and comfort for guests during their stay .

storeroom [noun]

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

Ex: They converted an old storeroom into an office .

swimming pool [noun]

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

Ex: My friend 's backyard has a small , but refreshing , swimming pool .

study [noun]

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

Ex: In the evenings , I retreat to my study to work on my novel .

shelf [noun]

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

Ex:

porch [noun]

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

Ex: During summer storms , we gather on the screened porch to listen to the rain .

resident [noun]

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

Ex: Residents of the neighborhood formed a community watch program to improve safety .

accommodations [noun]

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

rent [noun]

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

Ex: He could n't afford the high rent in the city , so he moved to a cheaper area .

to rent [verb]

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

Ex: They agreed to rent their equipment to the construction company for the duration of the project .

B1 Level Wordlist
Family and Relationships	The Animal Kingdom	Houses and Buildings	Business and Workplace
Occupations	Music	Meat and Dairy	Fruits and Nuts
Drinks	Human Characteristics	Adverbs and Prepositions	Education
Money and Shopping	Fashion	Sports and Players	Transportation
The Weather	Appearance	Time	The Human Body
Games and Toys	Computer	Health and Sickness	Nature and Regions
City and the Countryside	Religion and Festivals	Special Occasions	War and Peace
Quantities and Containers	Languages and Nationalities	Romance	Feelings and Emotions
People and Stages of Life	Hobbies	The Environment and Energy	Law and Politics
Farming	Home Appliances and Furniture	Media and Journalism	Social Issues
Success and Failure	Art	Literature	Internet and Websites
Fields of Study	Ambition and Achievement	Movie and Theater	Personal Characteristics
Common Adverbs	Essential Adverbs	Travel and Vacation	Essential Verbs
Necessary Verbs	Common Verbs	Essential Adjectives	Necessary Adjectives
Food and Diet	Abstract Concepts