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Places and buildings – English vocabulary

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26 English words with meanings: access (to sth), admission, apartment, at [place], at home… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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Word list

  1. access (to sth) /'ækses/ (noun) — the right or opportunity to use or enter something
    Example: Students have access to the library.
    Synonyms: entry, admission, availability
  2. admission /əd'mɪʃən/ (noun) — the act of being allowed to enter a place or group
    Example: Admission to the museum is free today.
    Synonyms: entry, entrance
  3. apartment /ə'pɑ:rtmənt/ (noun) — a set of rooms for living in one building
    Example: They live in an apartment near the park.
    Synonyms: flat, condo
  4. at [place] /æt/ (preposition) — at a particular place or point
    Example: We met at the station.
    Synonyms: in, near, by
  5. at home /æt hoʊm/ (phrase) — in your own house or a place where you feel comfortable
    Example: I like to relax at home after work.
    Synonyms: indoors, in your own house, at ease
  6. attraction /ə'trækʃən/ (noun) — A place or thing that draws people because it is interesting or enjoyable.
    Example: The museum is a popular attraction.
    Synonyms: draw, point of interest
  7. balcony /'bælkəni/ (noun) — a platform with a wall or rail outside an upper floor
    Example: She stood on the balcony and looked outside.
    Synonyms: terrace, veranda
  8. bathroom /'bæθru:m/ (noun) — a room with a toilet, sink, and often a bath or shower
    Example: The bathroom is next to the kitchen.
    Synonyms: restroom, washroom, toilet room
  9. block of flats /blɑ:k əv flæts/ (phrase) — a tall building with many separate homes
    Example: Their home is in a block of flats.
    Synonyms: apartment building, apartment block
  10. bridge /brɪdʒ/ (noun) — A structure built over water, a road, or a valley.
    Example: We crossed the bridge to the other side.
    Synonyms: overpass, viaduct
  11. capital [city] /'kæpɪtəl 'sɪti/ (phrase) — the main city of a country or region
    Example: Tokyo is the capital city of Japan.
    Synonyms: main city, seat of government
  12. castle /'kæsəl/ (noun) — A large strong building built in the past for protection.
    Example: The old castle sits on the hill.
    Synonyms: fortress, stronghold
  13. cathedral /kə'θi:drəl/ (noun) — A large Christian church, often the main church in a city.
    Example: We visited the cathedral in the city center.
    Synonyms: church, large church
  14. crowded /'kraʊdɪd/ (adjective) — filled with too many people
    Example: The subway was crowded at rush hour.
    Synonyms: packed, full, jammed
  15. downstairs /,daʊn'stɛrz/ (adverb) — on a lower floor of a building
    Example: The kitchen is downstairs.
    Synonyms: below, on the lower floor
  16. entrance /'ɛntrəns/ (noun) — a place where you go into a building or area
    Example: Use the side entrance.
    Synonyms: doorway, entry, access
  17. facilities /fə'sɪlətiz/ (noun) — the things and services a place has for people to use
    Example: The hotel has good facilities.
    Synonyms: amenities, services, equipment
  18. footpath /'fʊt,pæθ/ (noun) — a narrow path for walking
    Example: We walked down the footpath.
    Synonyms: path, walkway, trail
  19. fountain /'faʊntən/ (noun) — A structure that sends water up into the air or lets it flow.
    Example: The fountain sprayed water into the air.
    Synonyms: water feature, spray
  20. front door /,frʌnt 'dɔ:r/ (noun) — the main door at the front of a house or building
    Example: Please close the front door.
    Synonyms: main door, entrance door
  21. harbour /'hɑ:rbər/ (noun) — a safe place where ships can stay
    Example: The boat stayed in the harbour overnight.
    Synonyms: port, dock, anchorage
  22. heart of somewhere /hɑ:rt əv 'sʌmwɛr/ (phrase) — the central part of a place
    Example: The market is in the heart of the city.
    Synonyms: center, middle, core
  23. in [place] /ɪn/ (preposition) — inside a place or area
    Example: She is in the room.
    Synonyms: inside, within, indoors
  24. lift n /lɪft/ (noun) — a machine that carries people up and down in a building
    Example: Take the lift to the fifth floor.
    Synonyms: elevator, car lift
  25. location /loʊ'keɪʃən/ (noun) — the place where something is or where something happens
    Example: This location is close to the station.
    Synonyms: place, site, position
  26. mosque /mɒsk/ (noun) — A Muslim place of worship.
    Example: They prayed at the mosque.
    Synonyms: prayer house, place of worship

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