House Types
A building for one family that is not attached to any other buildings and often has a yard
detached house
a room below ground level, often used for storing wine, food, or tools.
cellar
a seat without a back or arms, often supported by three or four legs
Where you can wash your clothes
Washing machine
It took us a few weeks to settle ................ after moving.
down
A single building where multiple people and families live in seperate spaces
the space just under the roof, often used for storage or a large open-plan apartment, often converted from a factory or warehouse
loft
This is where multiple people can sit
Couch / Sofa
Can cook things inside of this large appliance
up
A house built outside of the city, often with a small patio in front of it, a thatched roof
cottage
the floor of a building that is partly or completely below ground level. It can be used for storage, as a utility area, or even as living space
basement
a tall piece of furniture used for hanging clothes. It usually has one or two doors and may include shelves or drawers inside.
wardrobe
Can keep things cold, but not frozen
Fridge
a narrow walkway, usually made for pedestrians or cyclists. It can be in a park, garden, or alongside a road.
path
a type of residential building that is part of a row of similar houses joined together by shared side walls
terraced house
an informal British English word for toilet or bathroom
loo
a low, rectangular piece of furniture with several horizontal drawers stacked on top of each other. It’s used for storing clothes, underwear, or small items
a chest of drawers
Can keep things frozen
Freezer
the raised edge between a sidewalk (pavement) and the road. It separates the pedestrian area from the vehicle area.
curb / kerb
A very large, luxurious house
Mansion
a room used for reading, working, or studying. It often contains a desk, bookshelves, and a computer.
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves, used for storing things, especially in the kitchen or bathroom.
cupboard
Can pop popcorn and reheat food
Microwave
a wide, fast road designed for long-distance traffic, with multiple lanes and no traffic lights or pedestrian crossings
motorway / highway / freeway