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27 English words with meanings: air conditioning, armchair, blanket, blinds, carpet… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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  1. air conditioning /'er kən,dɪʃənɪŋ/ (noun) — a system that cools and dries the air in a building
    Example: The air conditioning is on because it's hot.
    Synonyms: AC, cooling system
  2. armchair /'ɑ:rm,tʃer/ (noun) — a soft chair with arms for one person
    Example: She sat back in the armchair and read a book.
    Synonyms: easy chair, recliner, chair with arms
  3. blanket /'blæŋkɪt/ (noun) — a thick cover used to keep a bed or person warm
    Example: He pulled the blanket over his shoulders.
    Synonyms: cover, throw, quilt
  4. blinds /blaɪndz/ (noun) — window covers that can be raised or lowered
    Example: She closed the blinds to block the sun.
    Synonyms: shades, window shades, curtains
  5. carpet /'kɑ:rpɪt/ (noun) — a thick floor covering made of woven material
    Example: The carpet feels soft under my feet.
    Synonyms: rug, floor covering, mat
  6. central heating /,sɛntrəl 'hi:tɪŋ/ (noun) — a system that warms all the rooms in a building
    Example: The central heating keeps the house warm.
    Synonyms: heating system, radiator system
  7. changing room /'tʃeɪndʒɪŋ ru:m/ (noun) — A room where people change their clothes.
    Example: The changing room was crowded.
    Synonyms: dressing room, locker room
  8. chest of drawers /,tʃest əv 'drɔrz/ (noun) — a piece of furniture with several drawers for clothes
    Example: She kept her sweaters in the chest of drawers.
    Synonyms: dresser, drawer chest
  9. clean /kli:n/ (adjective) — free from dirt or mess
    Example: Please keep your room clean.
    Synonyms: tidy, spotless, neat
  10. cottage /'kɑ:tɪdʒ/ (noun) — a small house in the countryside
    Example: They stayed in a cottage by the lake.
    Synonyms: small house, country house
  11. cupboard /'kʌbərd/ (noun) — a piece of furniture with shelves or space for storing things
    Example: Put the cups in the cupboard.
    Synonyms: cabinet, closet, storage unit
  12. curtains /'kɜ:rtənz/ (noun) — Pieces of cloth hung over windows to block light and give privacy.
    Example: The curtains kept the sunlight out.
    Synonyms: drapes, blinds
  13. cushion /'kʊʃən/ (noun) — A soft bag filled with material, used for sitting or resting on.
    Example: She put the cushion on the chair.
    Synonyms: pillow, pad
  14. dishwasher /'dɪʃ,wɑ:ʃər/ (noun) — a machine that washes dishes automatically
    Example: The dishwasher cleaned all the plates.
    Synonyms: dishwashing machine, automatic dishwasher, washer
  15. duvet /'du:veɪ/ (noun) — A thick cover filled with feathers or synthetic material, used on a bed for warmth.
    Example: The duvet was warm and heavy.
    Synonyms: comforter, quilt
  16. en suite /,en 'swi:t/ (phrase) — A room that has its own private bathroom.
    Example: We stayed in an en suite room.
    Synonyms: private bathroom, attached bathroom
  17. farmhouse /'fɑ:mhaʊs/ (noun) — a house on a farm
    Example: They live in a small farmhouse.
    Synonyms: farm home, country house, ranch house
  18. flat n /flæt/ (noun) — a set of rooms in a building where people live
    Example: She rents a flat in the city center.
    Synonyms: apartment, unit
  19. floor /flɔ:r/ (noun) — The flat surface you walk on inside a room.
    Example: The floor was cold under my feet.
    Synonyms: ground, surface
  20. fridge /frɪdʒ/ (noun) — a cold box used to keep food and drinks cool
    Example: The milk is in the fridge.
    Synonyms: refrigerator
  21. fridge/freezer /'frɪdʒ 'fri:zər/ (noun) — A kitchen appliance that keeps food cold and frozen.
    Example: Put the milk in the fridge/freezer.
    Synonyms: refrigerator, freezer
  22. furniture /'fɜ:rnɪtʃər/ (noun) — large objects in a room such as chairs, tables, and beds
    Example: The room has new furniture.
    Synonyms: furnishings, pieces
  23. hairdryer /'hɛr,draɪər/ (noun) — An electric tool that blows warm air to dry hair.
    Example: She used a hairdryer to dry her hair.
    Synonyms: blow dryer, hair blower
  24. kettle /'kɛtəl/ (noun) — A container that heats water for tea or coffee.
    Example: She boiled water in the kettle.
    Synonyms: teapot, boiler
  25. napkins /'næpkɪnz/ (noun) — small pieces of paper used for wiping hands and mouth
    Example: Please pass the napkins.
    Synonyms: paper towels, serviettes
  26. oven /'ʌvən/ (noun) — a box-shaped kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
    Example: Bake the cake in the oven.
    Synonyms: stove, baker
  27. pillow /'pɪloʊ/ (noun) — A soft support for the head in bed.
    Example: He rested his head on the pillow.
    Synonyms: cushion, headrest

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