B2 Level Wordlist - Buildings and Structures

Here you will learn some English words about buildings and structures, such as "mansion", "penthouse", "duplex", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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B2 Level Wordlist
mortgage [noun]

an official contract or arrangement by which a bank gives money to someone as a loan to buy a house and the person agrees to repay the loan over a specified period, usually with interest

Ex: The monthly mortgage payments include principal and interest , as well as property taxes and insurance .
property [noun]

a building or the piece of land surrounding it, owned by individuals, businesses, or entities

Ex: He invested in rental properties as a source of passive income .

a modern building that is very tall, often built in a city

Ex: The architect designed a futuristic skyscraper with glass facades .
mansion [noun]

a very large and impressive house

Ex: The mansion has ten bedrooms , a swimming pool , and a large garden .

a building or a group of buildings in which individual units are owned privately, while common areas and facilities such as hallways, elevators, etc. are owned and managed by all residents

Ex: Residents of the condominium enjoy access to shared facilities such as a swimming pool and fitness center .

an apartment on top of a tall building

Ex: The penthouse is considered the most exclusive residence in the building .
duplex [noun]

an apartment with two floors each with its own rooms connected by an internal staircase

Ex: The duplex layout allows for privacy between the two units , making it ideal for extended families or rental properties .
complex [noun]

a set of buildings of the same type and design in the same place

Ex: The tech startup moved into a modern complex with glass walls and open spaces , fostering a collaborative work environment .

an area where multiple residential buildings, such as houses, townhouses, or apartments, are constructed to create a new community or neighborhood

Ex: Developers are working on a sustainable housing development that incorporates green building practices and energy-efficient technologies .

a house that is part of a row of similar houses built side by side

Ex: Each row house has its own private entrance and backyard , providing a balance of privacy and community living .

a boat designed for living in

Ex: She dreams of retiring on a houseboat and traveling from port to port .
attic [noun]

an area or room directly under the roof of a house, typically used for storage or as an additional living area

Ex: They discovered old family heirlooms stored in boxes in the attic while cleaning out the house .
basement [noun]

an area or room in a house or building that is partially or completely below the ground level

Ex: He keeps his workout equipment in the basement to have a private gym space .
cellar [noun]

an underground storage space or room, typically found in a building, used for storing food, wine, or other items that require a cool and dark environment

Ex: She found a hidden door in the kitchen that led down to the cellar .
nursery [noun]

a room in an apartment or house that a baby sleeps in

Ex: She spent months preparing the nursery before the baby arrived .
patio [noun]

an outdoor area with paved floor belonging to a house used for sitting, relaxing or eating in

Ex: She decorated the patio with potted plants and string lights to create a cozy atmosphere .
rooftop [noun]

the external surface of a building roof

Ex: The hotel has a rooftop pool with panoramic views of the sea .
doorbell [noun]

a bell operated by a button outside a house or apartment that makes a sound when pushed, particularly to inform the inhabitants inside

Ex:
doorstep [noun]

a small step in front of the main door of a building or house

Ex: He wiped his feet on the doormat before stepping onto the doorstep of their newly renovated house .
doorway [noun]

the area around the door at the entrance to a house, room, etc.

Ex: He paused at the doorway to take one last look at the room before leaving .

a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

Ex:

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

Ex: The central heating kept every room of the house evenly warm .

a device or alarm that starts beeping if it detects smoke or fire

Ex: The landlord installed smoke alarms in every room of the apartment building to comply with safety regulations .
bureau [noun]

a piece of furniture with drawers used for storing clothes and personal items

Ex: The family heirloom , a beautifully crafted bureau , had been passed down through generations , preserving memories and clothing from different eras .
drawer [noun]

a sliding box-shaped piece of furniture found within a desk, dresser, or cabinet, used for organizing and storing items

Ex: He rummaged through the desk drawer to find a pen and paper to jot down a quick note .

an object for collecting and temporarily storing trash or waste materials, often placed outside a house

Ex: They kept a small garbage can under the desk for disposing of paper scraps and packaging materials .
chore [noun]

a task, especially a household one, that is done regularly

Ex: Washing dishes is a chore that no one enjoys , but it has to be done .
to mop [verb]

to clean a surface by wiping it with a handle attached to a sponge or cloth at its end

Ex: The janitor mops the hallway floors to maintain cleanliness .
to scrub [verb]

to clean a surface by rubbing it very hard using a brush, etc.

Ex: He scrubs the outdoor patio furniture to remove dirt and grime .
to sweep [verb]

to clean a place by using a broom

Ex: He sweeps the porch to remove fallen leaves and dirt .

to clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, etc.

Ex: The housekeeper vacuumed the entire house before guests arrived .
to wipe [verb]

to clean or dry a surface using a cloth, etc.

Ex: He wiped his hands on a towel after washing them in the sink .

to equip a room, house, etc. with furniture

Ex: To create a cozy workspace , she plans to furnish her home office with a desk , chair , and bookshelves .
to coat [verb]

to put a substance over the surface of something, often as a covering

Ex: The chef carefully coated the chicken with a flavorful marinade before grilling .

a detailed technical or architectural plan showing dimensions, materials, and specifications for construction or production

Ex: The factory layout was illustrated on a large blueprint .