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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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Categorized Basic English 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: We sat on a bench in park and watched people playing sports .
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street
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a public path for vehicles in a village, town, or city, usually with buildings, houses, etc. on its sides

Ex: We ride our bikes along the bike lane on the main street.
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square
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an open piece of land in a city or town that is four-sided and is usually surrounded by buildings

Ex: The annual holiday parade marched through square, delighting spectators of all ages .
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museum
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a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

Ex: She was inspired by the paintings and sculptures created by renowned artists in museum.
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library
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a place in which collections of books and sometimes newspapers, movies, music, etc. are kept for people to read or borrow

Ex: library hosts regular storytelling sessions for children .
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theater
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a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

Ex: We 've got tickets for the new musical at theater.
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a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

Ex: We ordered takeout from our restaurant and enjoyed it at home .
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cafe
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a small restaurant that sells drinks and meals

Ex: The cafe boasted an extensive menu of gourmet sandwiches and desserts .
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mall
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‌a large building or enclosed area, where many stores are placed

Ex: mall offers a wide variety of stores , from high-end boutiques to budget-friendly shops .
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store
[noun]

a shop of any size or kind that sells goods

Ex: store is open from 9 AM to 9 PM .
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bank
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a financial institution that keeps and lends money and provides other financial services

Ex: We used the ATM outside bank to withdraw money quickly .
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school
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a place where children learn things from teachers

Ex: We study different subjects like math , science , and English school.
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hospital
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a large building where sick or injured people receive medical treatment and care

Ex: We saw a newborn baby in the maternity ward of hospital.
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hotel
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a building where we give money to stay and eat food in when we are traveling

Ex: They checked out of hotel and headed to the airport for their flight .
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a place where we can send letters, packages, etc., or buy stamps

Ex: They visited post office to pick up a registered letter .
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stadium
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a very large, often roofless, structure where sports events, etc. are held for an audience

Ex: stadium's design allows for excellent acoustics , making it a popular choice for both sports events and live music performances .
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airport
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a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

Ex: She arrived at airport two hours before her flight .
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city hall
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a building in which people who manage a city work

Ex: They city hall to obtain a building permit for their home renovation project .
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a building containing judicial courts, offices of judges, etc.

Ex: The courthouse features modern amenities and accessible facilities .
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a place where trains regularly stop for passengers to get on and off

Ex: train station was located in the city center , making it convenient for travelers .
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a large store that we can go to and buy food, drinks and other things from

Ex: We use reusable bags when shopping at supermarket to reduce plastic waste .
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church
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a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

Ex: He volunteered at church's soup kitchen to help feed the homeless .
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mosque
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a place of worship, used by Muslims

Ex: He listened to the imam 's sermon during the weekly Friday sermon at mosque.
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synagogue
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a place of worship and religious study for Jews

Ex: The synagogue in the city is known for its stunning architecture and rich history .
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temple
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a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

Ex: He made a pilgrimage to temple to fulfill a vow made to the deity .
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downtown
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the main business area of a city or town located at its center

Ex: She commutes downtown every day for work .
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an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

Ex: We have access to a state-of-the-art library at university.
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zoo
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a place where many kinds of animals are kept for exhibition, breeding, and protection

Ex: We took photos of the colorful parrots at zoo.
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bridge
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a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

Ex: The old bridge was a historic landmark in the region .
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pharmacy
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a shop where medicines are sold

Ex: They visited pharmacy for advice on managing a chronic condition with medication .
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bus stop
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a place at the side of a road that is usually marked with a sign, where buses regularly stop for passengers

Ex: They decided to walk to the bus stop, hoping it would be less busy than the one they were at .
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an area in which people leave their vehicles

Ex: We found a spot in parking lot right next to the entrance , which was super convenient .
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gallery
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a place in which works of art are shown or sold to the public

Ex: gallery offers workshops for aspiring artists to learn new techniques and improve their skills .
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block
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an area in a city or town that contains several buildings and is surrounded by four streets

Ex: He parked his car on block where his friend lives .
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the office where a local police works

Ex: police station is located downtown , next to the courthouse .
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a building where firefighters stay and have the tools they need to help with fires and other emergencies

Ex: Firefighters at the station conducted routine equipment checks and maintenance to ensure readiness for any emergency call.
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bar
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a place where alcoholic and other drinks and light snacks are sold and served

Ex: The bar serves refreshing cocktails and seafood snacks .
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nightclub
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a place that is open during nighttime in which people can dance, eat, and drink

Ex: nightclub is known for hosting famous DJs and live music events .
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highway
[noun]

any major public road that connects cities or towns

Ex: highway was closed due to construction , causing a detour for drivers .
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road
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a wide path made for cars, buses, etc. to travel along

Ex: The highway closure led drivers to take a detour on road.
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avenue
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a wide straight street in a town or a city, usually with buildings and trees on both sides

Ex: He crossed avenue at the pedestrian crossing , waiting for the traffic light to change .
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alley
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a narrow passage between or behind buildings

Ex: The graffiti-covered walls of alley served as a canvas for urban artists .
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boulevard
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a wide street in a town or city, typically with trees on each side or in the middle

Ex: He rode his bike down the bike lane of boulevard, enjoying the scenic views .
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a posted indicator providing information or directions on roads

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crosswalk
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a marked place where people walk across a street

Ex: The police officer reminded drivers to yield to pedestrians at crosswalk.
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a set of lights, often colored in red, yellow, and green, that control the traffic on a road

Ex: He ran through the traffic lights and was fined by the police .
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cemetery
[noun]

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

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

Ex: embassy staff worked tirelessly to assist citizens stranded in the foreign country during the crisis .
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a divided highway designed for high-speed traffic, typically with multiple lanes and limited access points

Ex: expressway was well-maintained , with smooth pavement and clear signage .
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building
[noun]

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

Ex: The workers construct building from the ground up .
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