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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 sultan 's palace was a masterpiece of Islamic architecture , with intricate tilework , soaring minarets , and lush inner courtyards .
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cabin
cabin
[noun]

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

Ex: The secluded cabin provided a quiet sanctuary for writers and artists seeking inspiration in nature 's beauty .
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studio
studio
[noun]

a tiny apartment that has only one main room

Ex: Despite its small size , the studio felt cozy and inviting , with comfortable furnishings and tasteful decor .
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guest house

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

Ex: Business travelers appreciated the convenience of the guest house, with its proximity to the conference center and shuttle service to the airport .
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apartment building

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

Ex: Tenants gathered for a community barbecue in the courtyard of the apartment building, fostering a sense of camaraderie among neighbors .
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country house

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

Ex: The country house featured a charming farmhouse kitchen , where guests gathered for hearty meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients .
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floor
floor
[noun]

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

Ex: The top floor of the skyscraper was reserved for executive offices and conference rooms , accessible via private elevators .
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step
step
[noun]

a series of flat surfaces used for going up or down

Ex: The spiral staircase wound its way up to the tower 's observation deck , with each step offering breathtaking views of the city below .
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fireplace
fireplace
[noun]

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

Ex: The electric fireplace in the apartment provided the ambiance of a real fire without the need for chimney maintenance .
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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: He saw the flames through the chimney’s opening .
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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: He spilled paint on the driveway while renovating the porch .
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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: The apartment building had a long , dimly lit corridor that stretched from the elevator to the fire exit at the end of the hall .
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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 bathroom drain emitted a foul odor, indicating a buildup of organic matter in the pipes.
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walkway
walkway
[noun]

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

Ex: The university campus was crisscrossed with walkways, lined with benches and shade trees for students to relax and socialize .
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back door
back door
[noun]

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

Ex: Employees used the back door to enter the office building in the morning , avoiding the crowded lobby .
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front door

the main entrance to a person's house

Ex: The cat waited patiently by the front door, meowing eagerly for its owner 's return .
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family room

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

Ex: Grandparents reminisced about old times in the family room, flipping through photo albums and sharing stories with the younger generation .
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guest room

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

Ex: The guest room had a cozy reading nook by the window , where visitors could relax with a book and enjoy natural light .
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storeroom
storeroom
[noun]

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

Ex: The storeroom is located at the back of the building .
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swimming pool

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

Ex: After work , I like to unwind by taking a dip in the indoor swimming pool.
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study
study
[noun]

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

Ex: Her study is organized with shelves lined with textbooks and reference materials .
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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: We need to buy brackets to support the heavy shelf for the garage .
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porch
porch
[noun]

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

Ex: I love decorating the porch with potted plants and colorful flowers .
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resident
resident
[noun]

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

Ex: The community center hosts events and activities for residents of all ages .
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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: They split the rent equally between the four roommates living in the house .
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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: They rent their garage to a local band for practice .
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