Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic) - Houses

Here you will learn some English words about houses, such as "balcony", "ceiling", "built-in", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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accommodation [noun]

a place where people live, stay, or work in

Ex: The university provides accommodation for students in dormitories and off-campus housing options .

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 .

balcony [noun]

a platform above the ground level and on the outside wall of a building that we can get into from the upper floor

Ex: He decorated the balcony with potted plants and string lights to create a cozy outdoor space .

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 .

built-in [adjective]

(of a place or piece of equipment) connected to something in a way that is not separable

Ex: The kitchen comes with a built-in refrigerator for a sleek look .

ceiling [noun]

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

Ex: He noticed a water stain on the ceiling and called a professional to fix the leak .

closet [noun]

a small space or room built into a wall, which is used to store things and is usually shelved

Ex: In the closet , she discovered a collection of vintage dresses and nostalgic memories .

to decorate [verb]

to adorn the inside of a house or room in order to make it more beautiful

Ex: The interior designer suggested decorating the accent wall with bold wallpaper featuring a floral motif .

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 .

entrance [noun]

an opening like a door, gate, or passage that we can use to enter a building, room, etc.

Ex: The entrance to the park is through the main gate .

exterior [adjective]

located on the outer surface of a particular thing

Ex:

first floor [noun]

the floor of a building which has the same level as the street level

Ex:

ground floor [noun]

the floor of a building at ground level

Ex: The ground floor of the shopping mall houses various retail stores and eateries .

indoor [adjective]

(of a place, space, etc.) situated inside a building, house, etc.

Ex: Indoor rock climbing gyms simulate natural rock formations for climbers to practice their skills .

interior [adjective]

located on the inside part of a particular thing

Ex: The interior lining of the jacket provides extra warmth in cold weather .

landlord [noun]

a person or a company who rents a room, house, building, etc. to someone else

Ex: My landlord visits once a month to collect the rent .

lease [noun]

a property or piece of land that is rented for a specified time and price

outdoor [adjective]

(of a place or space) located outside in a natural or open-air setting, without a roof or walls

Ex: The restaurant has an outdoor seating area that ’s perfect for warm evenings .

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 .

tenant [noun]

someone who pays rent to live in someone else's house, room, etc.

Ex: The lease agreement protects the rights of the tenant .

landmark [noun]

something such as a building, tree, etc. that is easy to recognize, which we can use to know where we are

Ex: The historic lighthouse on the rocky coast guided sailors safely to shore for centuries , making it a vital maritime landmark .

upstairs [adverb]

on or toward a higher part of a building

Ex: Let 's have a movie night upstairs in the entertainment room .

downstairs [adverb]

on or toward a lower part of a building, particularly the first floor

Ex: She lives downstairs in the basement apartment .

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 .

staircase [noun]

a set of stairs inside a building including its surrounding side parts that one can hold on to

Ex: The hotel ’s marble staircase looked elegant .

dormitory [noun]

a room designed for multiple people to sleep in, typically found in schools, camps, or similar institutions

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residential [adjective]

(of an area with buildings) designed specially for people to live in

Ex: Residential leases often include clauses outlining tenant responsibilities for property maintenance .

to occupy [verb]

to live in a place that is either rented or owned

Ex: The indigenous people have occupied this land for generations , maintaining a deep connection to their ancestral home .

housework [noun]

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

Ex: Many families create a chore chart to ensure that everyone shares the responsibility for housework .

heating [noun]

a system that provides a room or building with warmth

Ex: The heating comes on automatically when the temperature drops below 20 degrees .

tap [noun]

an object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe

Ex: He installed a new tap in the bathroom sink .

Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic)
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