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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

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

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wall

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

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

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door

the thing we move to enter, exit, or access a place such as a vehicle, building, room, etc.

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floor

the bottom of a room that we walk on

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bedroom

a room we use for sleeping

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living room

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

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kitchen

the place in a building or home where we make food

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bathroom

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

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dining room

a room that we use to eat meals in

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laundry room

a dedicated space for washing, drying, folding, and ironing clothes and linens, typically equipped with a washer, dryer, ironing board, and storage cabinets

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ceiling

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

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chimney

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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stairs

a series of steps or risers designed for ascending or descending between different levels or floors in a building or structure

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balcony

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

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

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terrace

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

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hall

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

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corridor

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

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attic

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

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

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garage

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

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gutter

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

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column

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

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handrail

a supportive rail fixed to a staircase or walkway, providing a handhold for stability and safety while ascending or descending

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skylight

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

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cellar

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

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

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

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trash chute

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

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elevator

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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story

a level or floor of a building or structure, typically with a horizontal division that separates it from other levels, often used to define the height or number of floors in a building

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arch

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

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plumbing system

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

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

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

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

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doorway

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

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emergency exit

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

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walkway

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

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yard

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

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facade

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

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dome

a building's roof that is rounded

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doorstep

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

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fireplace

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

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light switch

an electrical device that controls the flow of electricity to a light fixture, allowing users to turn the light on or off

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boiler room

a room in a ship or building, which is equipped with a heating device

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central heating

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

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deck

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

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patio

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

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