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Buildings and places – English vocabulary

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26 English words with meanings: on display, on the first/second (etc.)…, on the outskirts, palace, place [town/building]… Study them with flashcards…

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Word list

  1. on display /ɑ:n dɪ'spleɪ/ (phrase) — placed where people can see it
    Example: The new paintings are on display.
    Synonyms: exhibited, shown, presented
  2. on the first/second (etc.) floor (phrase) — on a particular level of a building (e.g. the first floor, the second floor)
    Example: Our office is on the second floor.
    Synonyms: on the upper floor, one floor up
  3. on the outskirts (phrase) — in the area at the edge of a town or city
    Example: They live on the outskirts of town.
    Synonyms: edge of town, suburbs, outlying area
  4. palace /'pæləs/ (noun) — a large, grand building where a king or queen lives
    Example: The royal family lives in the palace.
    Synonyms: royal residence, castle, mansion
  5. place [town/building] /pleɪs/ (noun) — a town or building, especially one being talked about or visited
    Example: We stayed in a small place near the station.
    Synonyms: town, building, location
  6. put sth up [raise] /pʊt ʌp/ (verb) — to move something to a higher position
    Example: They put up a new sign.
    Synonyms: raise, lift
  7. rug /rʌɡ/ (noun) — A small carpet that covers part of a floor.
    Example: There was a rug by the sofa.
    Synonyms: mat, carpet
  8. sheet [of a bed] /ʃi:t/ (noun) — A large cloth placed over a mattress before sleeping.
    Example: I changed the sheet on the bed.
    Synonyms: bed linen, cover
  9. shelf /ʃelf/ (noun) — a flat board fixed to a wall for holding things
    Example: She put the books on the shelf.
    Synonyms: ledge, rack, shelving
  10. sink /sɪŋk/ (noun) — A bowl-shaped fixture for washing dishes or hands.
    Example: The sink is full of dishes.
    Synonyms: basin, washbasin
  11. sofa /'soʊfə/ (noun) — A long seat for several people.
    Example: We sat on the sofa and watched TV.
    Synonyms: couch, settee
  12. spare room /speər ru:m/ (phrase) — An extra room kept for visitors or other uses.
    Example: We kept the spare room ready for guests.
    Synonyms: guest room, extra room
  13. stadium /'steɪdiəm/ (noun) — a large place with seats for sports or concerts
    Example: The concert was in a huge stadium.
    Synonyms: arena, sports ground
  14. statue /'stætʃu:/ (noun) — a figure of a person or animal made from stone, metal, or wood
    Example: There is a statue in the square.
    Synonyms: figure, sculpture, monument
  15. steps /steps/ (noun) — a set of stairs or the flat parts you walk on
    Example: The steps are steep and narrow.
    Synonyms: stairs, staircase, steps
  16. study n /'stʌdi/ (noun) — A room used for reading, writing, or working.
    Example: He studied in his study every evening.
    Synonyms: study, home office
  17. temple /'tɛmpəl/ (noun) — a building used for religious worship, especially in some Asian religions
    Example: We visited an old temple.
    Synonyms: shrine, place of worship, sanctuary
  18. tiles /taɪlz/ (noun) — Hard flat pieces used to cover floors or walls.
    Example: The kitchen floor is covered with tiles.
    Synonyms: floor tiles, ceramic pieces
  19. top floor (phrase) — the highest floor of a building
    Example: The top floor has a great view.
    Synonyms: highest floor, upper floor, attic level
  20. town centre /'taʊn ,sentər/ (noun) — the main shopping and business area of a town
    Example: We met in the town centre.
    Synonyms: downtown, city center, main area
  21. under one roof /,ʌndə wʌn 'ru:f/ (phrase) — in one place or building together
    Example: We can buy clothes and shoes under one roof.
    Synonyms: in one place, together, all in one building
  22. upstairs /,ʌp'stɛrz/ (adverb) — on a higher floor in a building
    Example: The bedrooms are upstairs.
    Synonyms: up the stairs, on the upper floor
  23. village /'vɪlɪdʒ/ (noun) — a small town in the countryside
    Example: They live in a small village near the river.
    Synonyms: small town, hamlet
  24. wardrobe /'wɔ:r,droʊb/ (noun) — a tall piece of furniture used for hanging and storing clothes
    Example: Her wardrobe is full of summer dresses.
    Synonyms: closet, cupboard, armoire
  25. washbasin /'wɒʃbeɪsɪn/ (noun) — A small basin for washing hands and face.
    Example: Please wash your hands in the washbasin.
    Synonyms: sink, hand basin
  26. yard /jɑ:d/ (noun) — an area of ground around a house
    Example: The children played in the yard.
    Synonyms: garden, courtyard, backyard

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