Basic Nouns - City Locations

Here you will learn some English nouns related to city locations, such as "park," "museum," and "courthouse."

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Basic Nouns
park [noun]

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

Ex: The children were happily playing in the park .
street [noun]

a public path for vehicles in a village, town, or city, usually with buildings, houses, etc. on its sides

Ex: The street was filled with colorful houses and blooming flowers .
square [noun]

an open piece of land in a city or town that is four-sided and is usually surrounded by buildings

Ex: The historical square was surrounded by charming cafes and shops , attracting tourists from afar .
museum [noun]

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

Ex: I visited the museum to learn about ancient civilizations .
library [noun]

a place in which collections of books and sometimes newspapers, movies, music, etc. are kept for people to read or borrow

Ex: The university library has an extensive collection of academic journals .
theater [noun]

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

Ex: The theater downtown is putting on a Shakespeare production .

a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

Ex: They celebrated their anniversary at a fancy restaurant overlooking the city .
cafe [noun]

a small restaurant that sells drinks and meals

Ex: The quaint cafe offered a relaxing ambiance with soft music playing in the background .
mall [noun]

‌a large building or enclosed area, where many stores are placed

Ex: They opened a gourmet food court in the center of the mall .
store [noun]

a shop of any size or kind that sells goods

Ex:
bank [noun]

a financial institution that keeps and lends money and provides other financial services

Ex: She checked her account balance using the bank 's mobile app .
school [noun]

a place where children learn things from teachers

Ex: She takes the bus to school every morning .
hospital [noun]

a large building where sick or injured people receive medical treatment and care

Ex: They work as nurses at the hospital , taking care of patients ' needs .
hotel [noun]

a building where we give money to stay and eat food in when we are traveling

Ex: I stayed at a luxurious hotel during my vacation .

a place where we can send letters, packages, etc., or buy stamps

Ex: She bought some stamps at the post office to send out her letters .
stadium [noun]

a very large, often roofless, structure where sports events, etc. are held for an audience

Ex: The city invested in upgrading the stadium to include modern amenities , such as improved seating and high-definition video screens .
airport [noun]

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

Ex: We had to show our passports and boarding passes at the airport immigration checkpoint .

a building in which people who manage a city work

Ex: They organized a protest outside city hall to demand action on environmental issues .

a building containing judicial courts, offices of judges, etc.

Ex: The historic courthouse has been preserved as a landmark .

a place where trains regularly stop for passengers to get on and off

Ex: I took a taxi from my house to the train station .

a large store that we can go to and buy food, drinks and other things from

Ex: My father compares prices at different supermarkets to get the best deals .
church [noun]

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

Ex: They celebrated Easter at the church , singing hymns and participating in the religious ceremony .
mosque [noun]

a place of worship, used by Muslims

Ex: The mosque welcomed visitors of all faiths to learn about Islam and its practices .

a place of worship and religious study for Jews

Ex: The community center hosts events and classes at the synagogue to promote cultural and educational activities .
temple [noun]

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

Ex: She performed rituals at the temple during the festival of Diwali .
downtown [noun]

the main business area of a city or town located at its center

Ex: The downtown is home to many skyscrapers and corporate headquarters .

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

Ex: She received a scholarship to help fund her university education .
zoo [noun]

a place where many kinds of animals are kept for exhibition, breeding, and protection

Ex: I love going to the zoo because I can see lions , tigers , and bears up close .
bridge [noun]

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

Ex: She paused on the bridge to take photographs of the city skyline .
pharmacy [noun]

a shop where medicines are sold

Ex: The local pharmacy provides vaccination services and health consultations .
bus stop [noun]

a place at the side of a road that is usually marked with a sign, where buses regularly stop for passengers

Ex: He always checks the bus schedule at the bus stop to ensure he does n't miss his ride .

an area in which people leave their vehicles

Ex: I forgot where I parked , so I had to walk around the parking lot until I found my car .
gallery [noun]

a place in which works of art are shown or sold to the public

Ex: The gallery 's latest installation focuses on contemporary issues , using art as a medium for social commentary .
block [noun]

an area in a city or town that contains several buildings and is surrounded by four streets

Ex: They walked around the block to get some fresh air .

the office where a local police works

Ex: The suspect was taken to the police station for questioning .

a building where firefighters stay and have the tools they need to help with fires and other emergencies

Ex: The fire station 's alarm sounded , prompting firefighters to quickly gear up and rush to the scene of the car accident .
bar [noun]

a place where alcoholic and other drinks and light snacks are sold and served

Ex:

a place that is open during nighttime in which people can dance, eat, and drink

Ex: I love the atmosphere of the nightclub with its colorful lights and upbeat music .
highway [noun]

any major public road that connects cities or towns

Ex: She enjoyed the scenic views along the coastal highway .
road [noun]

a wide path made for cars, buses, etc. to travel along

Ex: There 's a dedicated road for pedestrians and cyclists along the riverbank .
avenue [noun]

a wide straight street in a town or a city, usually with buildings and trees on both sides

Ex: They drove down the busy avenue , admiring the architecture of the historic buildings .
alley [noun]

a narrow passage between or behind buildings

Ex: She found a hidden gem of a cafe tucked away in a charming alley .

a wide street in a town or city, typically with trees on each side or in the middle

Ex: She admired the elegant architecture along the historic boulevard .

a posted indicator providing information or directions on roads

a marked place where people walk across a street

Ex: The car stopped at the crosswalk to let the pedestrians pass .

a set of lights, often colored in red, yellow, and green, that control the traffic on a road

Ex: Traffic lights at the intersection were malfunctioning , causing confusion for drivers .
cemetery [noun]

a piece of land in which dead people are buried, especially one that does not belong to a church

embassy [noun]

a building used as the office or residence of the officials who represent their government in another country

Ex: She visited the embassy to obtain a visa for her upcoming trip abroad .

a divided highway designed for high-speed traffic, typically with multiple lanes and limited access points

Ex: She took the expressway to avoid traffic congestion on surface streets .
building [noun]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

Ex: The school building has a playground for the students .