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Basic Nouns - Building Parts

Here you will learn some English nouns related to building parts such as "roof", "corridor", and "gate".

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roof
[noun]

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

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wall
[noun]

an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place

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window
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a space in a wall or vehicle that is made of glass and we use to look outside or get some fresh air

Ex: window had a transparent glass that allowed sunlight to pass through .
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door
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the thing we move to enter, exit, or access a place such as a vehicle, building, room, etc.

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floor
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the bottom of a room that we walk on

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bedroom
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a room we use for sleeping

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the part of a house where people spend time together talking, watching television, relaxing, etc.

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kitchen
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the place in a building or home where we make food

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bathroom
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a room that has a toilet and a sink, and often times a bathtub or a shower as well

Ex: She used a hairdryer in bathroom to dry her hai .
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a room that we use to eat meals in

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

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chimney
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a channel or passage that lets the smoke from a fire pass through and get out from the roof of a building

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

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

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

a flat paved area, particularly one next to a building or restaurant, where people can sit, eat, relax, etc.

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hall
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a passage that is inside a house or building with rooms on both side

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

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attic
[noun]

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

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basement
[noun]

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

Ex: She rents out basement as a studio apartment to earn extra income .
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garage
[noun]

a building, usually next or attached to a house, in which cars or other vehicles are kept

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gutter
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an open pipe that is attached beneath the edge of a building roof and carries rainwater away

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column
[noun]

a vertical structural element, often made of stone, that supports the weight of the building above it

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skylight
[noun]

a window installed on a roof or ceiling that allows natural light to enter a room from above

Ex: A skylight let cold air into the house .
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cellar
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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

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utility
[noun]

a service that is provided to the public, such as electricity, water, or gas, which is used in daily life

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lobby
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the area just inside the entrance of a public building such as a hotel, etc.

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a vertical or inclined passage in a building that allows for the convenient disposal of waste materials by dropping them into a designated collection area or dumpster

Ex: She was frustrated when trash chute became blocked , causing a delay in waste removal .
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elevator
[noun]

a box-like device that moves up and down and is used to get to the different levels of a building

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arch
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a curved symmetrical structure that supports the weight above it, used in bridges or buildings

Ex: The cathedral 's stained glass windows were framed by intricate arches, showcasing impressive Gothic architecture .
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a network of pipes, fixtures, valves, and other components that work together to supply and distribute water, as well as remove waste and sewage, within a building or structure

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fence
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a structure like a wall, made of wire, wood, etc. that is placed around an area or a piece of land

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gate
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the part of a fence or wall outside a building that we can open and close to enter or leave a place

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

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

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a special way used to exit a building, car, etc. when a problem happens

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

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

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

Ex: We set up a swing set in yard.
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facade
[noun]

the front of a building, particularly one that is large and has an elegant appearance

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dome
[noun]

a building's roof that is rounded

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

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

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a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

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deck
[noun]

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

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patio
[noun]

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

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