VOCABULARY AROUND THE HOUSE

Definition of house :

as Nouns

• a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
• the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments

• the members of a religious community living together
• the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema
• an official assembly having legislative powers
• aristocratic family line

• play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults

          (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

• the management of a gambling house or casino
• a social unit living together
• a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
• a building in which something is sheltered or located

as Verbs

• contain or cover
• provide housing for 

  Useful Vocabulary

  
  attic | bathroom | bedroom | kitchen | living room

  

  Build Up

  Other Rooms

  Attic	: People store things in the attic.
  Ballroom	: A room in stately homes where rich people dance and concerts are held.
  Box Room	: A small room used for storage.
  Cellar	: Underneath the house.
  Cloakroom	: A small room where people put their coats.
  Conservatory	: A greenhouse attached to a house for the display of plants.
  Dining Room	: A room where people eat (see eating at home).
  Drawing Room	: A room in stately homes where rich people entertain.
  Games Room	: A room in large houses where games are played.
  Hall	: The entrance passage to a house.
  Larder	: A small room used for the storage of food.
  Library	: A room where books are kept.
  Lounge	: Another name for living room.
  Music Room	: A room where people play music.
  Office	: A room where people work.
  Pantry	: A small room used to store kitchen and dining items.
  Parlour	: Old fashioned word for living room.
  Sitting Room	: Another name for living room.
  Spare Room/ Guest Room	: A room where guests sleep.
  Toilet	: A room where people go to the toilet (often known as WC)
  Utility Room	: A room where appliances such as washing machines are used.

  

  

  Dialogue

  Dialogue : It's Saturday and Joan and Steve are decorating. Joan  : Steve, you missed a bit. Steve: Where? Joan  : Here, on the wall just by the window, you can see a patch of white. Steve : Oh yes, I see it. It's difficult in this light. Joan  : I know, well at least we have finished this room, only five more to go. Steve : Are you sure you want to put wallpaper up in the lounge? Joan  : Yes, but don't worry, I'm really good at wallpapering. I just wish that John would decide on what he wants his room doing in. Steve : I know, it's difficult when you're a boy. At least he's grown out of Star Wars, I keep thinking he'll ask for red and black or something equally gruesome. Joan   : Yes, but it is his room. I'm glad we decided not to move though. Maybe we should think about building an extension to the kitchen instead. Steve : One thing at a time please! Lets get this decorating over and done with first. Joan  : Ha! Oh by the way you missed a bit by the door too! Steve : Hmmm, thanks. Here's a brush.