Housing & Accommodation vocabulary
Words for describing homes, hotels, and real estate
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Types of Housing · 34
| Word | Level | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| house | A1 | a building where people live |
| apartment | A1 | a set of rooms to live in inside a building |
| flat | A2 | a set of rooms where someone lives |
| room | A1 | a space inside a building with walls |
| building | A1 | a place with walls and a top, like a house |
| hotel | A1 | a building where you pay to sleep |
| hostel | A2 | a cheap place to sleep when you travel |
| cottage | A2 | a small house in the countryside |
| villa | B1 | a large house, often in the country or by the sea |
| studio | B1 | a small apartment with one main room |
| cabin | B1 | small wooden house, or room on a ship |
| bungalow | B1 | house with only one floor and no stairs |
| mansion | B1 | a very large and expensive house |
| palace | A2 | a very big and beautiful house for a king or queen |
| penthouse | B1 | expensive home on the top floor of a tall building |
| townhouse | B2 | a tall narrow house in a row in a town |
| duplex | B2 | building with two separate living spaces |
| condominium | B1 | building with flats owned by each person |
| detached | B2 | separate and not connected, or not showing feelings |
| semi-detached | B2 | a house joined to another house on one side |
| terraced | B2 | built in a row sharing walls, or having flat areas on a hill |
| lodge | B1 | small house in the country or mountains |
| chalet | B1 | a small wooden house in the mountains |
| dormitory | B1 | a building where students sleep at school |
| guesthouse | A2 | small place like a hotel for visitors |
| motel | A2 | hotel by the road for people traveling by car |
| resort | B1 | place people go for holidays |
| inn | B1 | a small old hotel where people can sleep |
| dwelling | B1 | a building that a person lives in — an official word |
| residence | B2 | the house where an important person officially lives |
| estate | B1 | large area of land or group of houses |
| chateau | B1 | a large house or castle in the country |
| homestead | C2 | house and land where a family lives |
| abode | C1 | the place a person lives — a formal or legal word |
Rooms & Areas · 31
| Word | Level | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| bedroom | A1 | the room where you sleep |
| bathroom | A1 | the room where you wash your body |
| kitchen | A1 | the room where you cook food |
| living room | A1 | the main part of a house where people sit together |
| dining room | A1 | a place in a house where people eat meals |
| toilet | A1 | a small room in a home with a seat for passing body waste |
| hall | A2 | a long room or area inside a building |
| corridor | A2 | a long narrow path inside a building |
| balcony | A2 | a small floor outside a window up high |
| terrace | B1 | a flat open area outside a house where people can sit |
| garden | A1 | a place where plants and flowers grow |
| yard | A1 | an area of ground next to a house |
| garage | A2 | building where you keep your car |
| basement | B1 | room under the ground level of a building |
| attic | B1 | a room at the top of a house under the roof |
| cellar | A2 | a room under a building for storing things |
| closet | A2 | a small room or space for keeping clothes |
| pantry | B2 | a small room near a kitchen for storing food |
| laundry | B1 | clothes that need washing, or a place for washing them |
| porch | B1 | a covered area at the front door of a building |
| lobby | B1 | large open area at the front of a building |
| foyer | B1 | large open area just inside the front of a building |
| veranda | B2 | a covered area along the outside of a house |
| conservatory | B2 | a glass room attached to a house, or a music school |
| loft | B1 | room or space under a roof |
| storeroom | C1 | room where things are kept until needed |
| utility room | B2 | a room for washing machines and cleaning things |
| nursery | A2 | a place for taking care of young children |
| study | A1 | a room in a house used for reading and work |
| den | A2 | small private room; or animal's hidden home |
| suite | B1 | set of connected rooms in a hotel |
Furniture & Fixtures · 42
| Word | Level | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| bed | A1 | a thing you sleep on at night |
| table | A1 | a flat top with legs you eat on |
| chair | A1 | a thing you sit on with a back |
| sofa | A1 | a long soft seat for two or more people |
| couch | A1 | a long soft seat you can sleep on |
| wardrobe | A2 | large box for keeping clothes in |
| cupboard | A2 | a piece of furniture with doors for keeping things |
| shelf | A1 | a long flat piece of wood on a wall |
| drawer | A2 | a box in a table you can pull out and push in |
| desk | A1 | a table where you work or study |
| armchair | A2 | a big soft chair with sides for your arms |
| lamp | A2 | thing that gives light in a room |
| mirror | A2 | glass you can see yourself in |
| curtain | A2 | cloth that covers a window |
| carpet | A1 | soft thick material that covers a floor |
| rug | A2 | soft covering for part of the floor |
| mattress | A2 | the soft thick part of a bed you sleep on |
| pillow | B1 | soft thing you rest your head on in bed |
| blanket | A2 | a soft cover you put on a bed to stay warm |
| sheet | B1 | large thin piece of cloth for a bed |
| towel | A1 | a piece of cloth to dry your body |
| fridge | A2 | cold box in kitchen for keeping food |
| refrigerator | A2 | cold machine for keeping food fresh |
| oven | A2 | box that gets hot inside to cook food |
| stove | A2 | thing in a kitchen used for cooking |
| microwave | B1 | machine that heats food very fast |
| dishwasher | B1 | machine that cleans plates and cups |
| washing machine | A2 | machine that cleans your clothes |
| dryer | A2 | a machine that removes water from clothes |
| air conditioner | B1 | machine that makes the air cool |
| heater | B1 | machine that makes a room warm |
| radiator | B1 | thing that gives out heat to warm a room |
| fireplace | B1 | place in a wall where you make a fire inside |
| chandelier | B1 | a big light with many parts hanging from the top |
| blinds | B1 | things on a window to keep light out |
| bookcase | A2 | a piece of furniture with shelves for books |
| nightstand | B1 | small table next to a bed |
| dresser | B1 | a piece of furniture with drawers for storing clothes |
| cabinet | B1 | piece of furniture with doors for storing things |
| sink | A2 | place where you wash things with water |
| bathtub | A2 | a big thing in a bathroom you fill with water |
| shower | A1 | water falling to wash your body |
Building Parts · 24
| Word | Level | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| floor | A1 | the part of a room you walk on |
| wall | A1 | the side of a room or building |
| ceiling | A2 | the top inside part of a room |
| roof | A2 | top part of a building |
| door | A1 | a thing you open to go into a room or building |
| window | A1 | an opening in a wall with glass to see through |
| stairs | A1 | steps that go up or down inside a building |
| elevator | A2 | a small room that moves up and down in a building |
| lift | A2 | a machine that moves people between floors of a building |
| entrance | A2 | place where you go into a building |
| exit | B1 | way out of a building or room |
| fence | A2 | wall made of wood around a garden |
| gate | A2 | door in a wall or fence outside |
| chimney | A2 | a tall pipe on a roof that carries smoke out |
| pillar | B2 | a tall strong post that holds up a building |
| railing | B1 | fence made of bars along stairs or edges |
| banister | B1 | post and rail at the side of stairs |
| threshold | B2 | the bottom of a doorway that you step over |
| sill | B2 | the flat part at the bottom of a window |
| gutter | B1 | channel along a roof that carries rain water away |
| shutter | C1 | cover for a window that opens and closes |
| awning | B1 | cloth cover that gives shade from the sun |
| facade | B2 | the front of a building, or a false outward appearance |
| partition | B2 | thin wall that divides a room |
Rental & Real Estate · 30
| Word | Level | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| rent | A2 | money you pay to use a home or thing |
| landlord | B1 | person who owns a building and rents it out |
| tenant | B1 | person who pays to live in a home |
| lease | B1 | an agreement to use something for a set time and price |
| deposit | B1 | money you pay first as part of a bigger price |
| mortgage | B1 | money you borrow from a bank to buy a house |
| property | B1 | a building or land that someone owns |
| real estate | B1 | land and buildings for buying and selling |
| agent | B1 | a person who helps people buy, sell, and rent homes |
| broker | B2 | person who buys and sells things for others |
| contract | B1 | a written agreement between people |
| agreement | B1 | a document showing that people accepted the same terms |
| purchase | B1 | the act of buying something, such as a house |
| sale | A2 | the act of selling something |
| buyer | B1 | person who buys something |
| seller | A2 | a person who sells things |
| owner | A2 | the person who has something and it belongs to them |
| furnished | B1 | having furniture and things needed inside |
| unfurnished | B2 | a room or home with no tables, chairs, or beds |
| utilities | B1 | things like water, gas, and power for a home |
| bills | A2 | papers showing how much you must pay |
| inspection | B1 | careful look to check everything is right |
| valuation | C1 | deciding how much money something is worth |
| equity | B2 | value of your home minus what you still owe |
| down payment | B2 | the first part of the money you pay for something big |
| eviction | B2 | act of forcing someone out of their home |
| sublet | C1 | a home you rent to someone else while you are renting it |
| vacancy | B1 | a room or job that no one has yet |
| occupancy | C1 | act of living in or using a building |
| amenities | B2 | things that make a place comfortable |
Hotel Services · 28
| Word | Level | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| reception | B1 | area at the front of a building for visitors |
| booking | B1 | keeping a place for someone at a hotel or show |
| check-in | A2 | the time when guests arrive and get their room key at a hotel |
| check-out | A2 | the time you leave and pay at a hotel |
| guest | A2 | a person who comes to your home or a hotel |
| available | A2 | free to use or ready to get |
| single room | A2 | hotel room for one person |
| double room | A2 | a hotel room with a big bed for two people |
| twin room | B1 | a room with two small beds |
| room service | B1 | food brought to your room in a hotel |
| housekeeping | B1 | hotel service that cleans and tidies guest rooms |
| concierge | C1 | a person at a hotel who helps guests with arrangements |
| porter | B2 | a person who carries bags, or a door keeper |
| bellboy | B2 | hotel worker who carries bags and helps guests |
| breakfast included | A2 | the morning meal is part of the price |
| full board | B1 | hotel stay with all meals included |
| half board | B1 | hotel stay with morning and evening meals |
| all-inclusive | B1 | including everything with nothing left out |
| complimentary | B2 | saying nice things, or given for free |
| minibar | B1 | small cold box with drinks in a hotel room |
| safe | A2 | a strong metal box for keeping money and important things |
| key card | B1 | card that opens a door like a key |
| wake-up call | B1 | a phone call to wake you up, or something that makes you think |
| laundry service | B1 | business that washes clothes for you |
| spa | A2 | a place where you go to relax and feel good |
| pool | A1 | a place with water for swimming |
| parking | A1 | a place where you leave your car |
| valet | C1 | person who parks cars or takes care of clothes |
Descriptions · 29
| Word | Level | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| spacious | B1 | having a lot of room inside |
| cozy | A2 | warm, comfortable, and safe |
| comfortable | A1 | feeling good and at rest in your body |
| modern | A2 | new, from the present time, not old |
| old-fashioned | B1 | from an earlier time, not modern |
| luxurious | B2 | very beautiful, comfortable and expensive |
| affordable | B1 | not costing too much money |
| expensive | A1 | high in price, needing a lot of money |
| cheap | A1 | low in price, not much money |
| clean | A1 | not dirty, with nothing bad on it |
| dirty | A1 | not clean, with marks on it |
| tidy | A2 | clean and with everything in its place |
| messy | B1 | not clean or tidy |
| bright | A2 | having a lot of light |
| dark | A1 | with little or no light |
| quiet | A1 | making little or no sound |
| noisy | A1 | making a lot of loud sounds |
| warm | A1 | a little hot, between cool and hot |
| cosy | A2 | warm and comfortable |
| cramped | C1 | too small with not enough space to move freely |
| airy | B1 | with a lot of fresh air |
| renovated | B2 | fixed and improved an old building |
| rundown | C1 | in bad condition because it has not been cared for |
| well-maintained | B2 | kept in good condition through regular care |
| brand-new | A2 | completely new, never used before |
| charming | B1 | very pleasant and attractive |
| stunning | B1 | extremely beautiful or surprising |
| overpriced | B1 | costing more than it should |
| reasonable | B1 | not too expensive, at a fair price |
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