Home and Garden - Outdoor Features

Here you will learn some English words related to outdoor features such as "patio", "balcony", and "mailbox".

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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 .

a type of furniture specifically designed for outdoor use on patios, decks, or in gardens

Ex: They set up patio furniture on the deck for their outdoor dinner party .
yard [noun]

the land joined to our house where we can grow grass, flowers, and other plants

Ex: Our dog loves running around in the yard .
hot tub [noun]

a large container, often made of wood, that can be filled with hot water and is big enough to fit several people

Ex: The hot tub was the perfect place to unwind on a chilly evening .

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

Ex: My friend 's backyard has a small , but refreshing , swimming pool .
fire pit [noun]

a structure or outdoor feature designed to contain an open fire, typically made of metal, stone, or brick, and used for warmth, cooking, or entertainment purposes

Ex: He built a small fire pit out of bricks in the garden for weekend cookouts .

a plastic or metal container with a lid, used for putting garbage in and usually kept outside the house

Ex: Sarah used a trash can with a lid to prevent odors .

a device used for hanging and drying clothes outdoors, typically consisting of a pole or frame with lines or ropes for suspending clothing items

grill [noun]

a flat metal structure used for cooking food over an open fire

Ex: Smoke rose as the vegetables sizzled on the grill .

a shallow basin filled with water, placed outdoors to provide a drinking and bathing spot for birds

Ex: On warm afternoons , the birds enjoy cooling off in the bird bath by the oak tree .
Jacuzzi [noun]

a large bath or pool equipped with a system that pumps hot water around, making it move in different directions and around one's body to provide a pleasant relaxing feeling

Ex: She invited her friends over for a spa day , complete with wine and time in the Jacuzzi .
tandoor [noun]

a cylindrical oven, often made of clay or metal, commonly used in South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine for baking bread

Ex: The clay tandoor in the kitchen is fired up early in the morning to prepare for lunch service .
brazier [noun]

a big metal container for burning coal or charcoal to keep people warm outdoors

Ex: The outdoor cafe installed braziers on the patio , allowing customers to enjoy the evening despite the cold weather .

a metal object attached to the top of a building in order to indicate the wind direction by turning toward or pointing its direction

Ex: As the wind changed direction , the weathervane turned to point toward the east .
hammock [noun]

a type of bed made of a net or a large piece of cloth tied between two posts, trees, etc. in a way that it remains suspended and gently swings

parasol [noun]

a type of umbrella designed to provide shade from the sun

Ex: They sat under a colorful parasol by the beach , enjoying the warm breeze .

a type of antenna used to receive signals from satellites orbiting the earth, typically for television or internet services

Ex: The technician came to fix the satellite dish after it was damaged during a storm .
mailbox [noun]

a box outside the house were letters and packages are put

Ex: Please put the letter in the mailbox .

a cooking device used for grilling food, typically consisting of a metal grate placed over an open flame or heat source

Ex: We decided to cook hamburgers and hot dogs on the barbecue grill for our family picnic .
backyard [noun]

a small, enclosed area that is situated at the back of a house and is usually covered with a lawn or other vegetation

Ex: Her backyard garden is full of flowers and vegetables .

the outdoor area located at the front of a residential property, typically between the house and the street, often used for landscaping, gardens, and providing an aesthetic appearance to the property

Ex: The dog loves to run around in the front yard every morning .

a covered area at the entrance of a house, typically extending from the front of the building and providing a space for relaxation or socializing

Ex: She decorated the front porch with pumpkins and flowers for the fall season .
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 .
deck [noun]

a platform or floor that has a design that looks like a ship's deck

Ex: The backyard deck was the perfect place for summer barbecues and gatherings .

a metal container of water, special gas, or foam used to stop a fire from burning

Ex: He used the fire extinguisher to put out the small fire in the trash can .
veranda [noun]

a roofed area with an open front at the ground level, which is attached to the side of a house

Ex: The Victorian mansion had a charming veranda adorned with wicker furniture and potted plants .
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 .