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Tech Equipment – English vocabulary

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30 English words with meanings: computer, keyboard, mouse, monitor, screen… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. computer /kəm'pju:tər/ (noun) — an electronic machine for work or study
    Example: I use my computer to do my homework.
    Synonyms: PC, laptop, desktop
  2. keyboard /'ki:bɔ:rd/ (noun) — keys used to type
    Example: She types very fast on the keyboard.
    Synonyms: keypad, input device
  3. mouse /maʊs/ (noun) — a device to move and click on a computer
    Example: Click the icon with your mouse.
    Synonyms: pointer, computer mouse
  4. monitor /'mɒnɪtər/ (noun) — a screen for a computer
    Example: The monitor shows a bright image.
    Synonyms: display, screen
  5. screen /skri:n/ (noun) — a flat surface that shows images
    Example: My phone screen is cracked.
    Synonyms: display, monitor
  6. printer /'prɪntər/ (noun) — a machine that prints on paper
    Example: The printer is out of ink.
    Synonyms: copy machine, printing device
  7. scanner /'skænər/ (noun) — a machine that copies images or text
    Example: She scanned the document using a scanner.
    Synonyms: digitizer, imager
  8. speaker /'spi:kər/ (noun) — a device that plays sound
    Example: The music played through the speakers.
    Synonyms: sound system, audio device
  9. router /'raʊtər/ (noun) — a device that sends internet signals
    Example: The router connects all devices to the internet.
    Synonyms: modem, network device
  10. modem /'moʊdəm/ (noun) — a device that connects to a network
    Example: The modem provides internet access.
    Synonyms: router, network adapter
  11. server /'sɜ:rvər/ (noun) — a computer that stores and shares data
    Example: The data is stored on our main server.
    Synonyms: host, mainframe
  12. hard drive /hɑ:rd draɪv/ (noun) — a device that stores data
    Example: The hard drive saves all the files.
    Synonyms: HDD, storage device
  13. flash drive /flæʃ draɪv/ (noun) — a small device to store and move data
    Example: I store my photos on a flash drive.
    Synonyms: USB drive, thumb drive
  14. USB cable /,ju: es bi: 'keɪbəl/ (noun) — a cable to connect devices to a computer
    Example: Plug in the USB cable to charge your phone.
    Synonyms: connector, charging cable
  15. cable /'keɪbəl/ (noun) — a wire that connects devices
    Example: The power cable is too short.
    Synonyms: wire, cord
  16. battery /'bætəri/ (noun) — a power source for devices
    Example: My phone battery is low.
    Synonyms: cell, power source
  17. charger /'tʃɑ:rdʒər/ (noun) — a device that charges batteries
    Example: I need a new phone charger.
    Synonyms: adapter, power supply
  18. headphones /'hedfoʊnz/ (noun) — a device you wear to listen to sound
    Example: He listens to music through his headphones.
    Synonyms: earphones, headset
  19. microphone /'maɪkrəfoʊn/ (noun) — a device that records sound
    Example: Speak into the microphone clearly.
    Synonyms: mic, audio recorder
  20. webcam /'webkæm/ (noun) — a camera built into a computer
    Example: The webcam is used for video calls.
    Synonyms: camera, video camera
  21. projector /prə'dʒektər/ (noun) — a device that shows images on a screen or wall
    Example: The projector displays the slides on the wall.
    Synonyms: display device, beam projector
  22. smartphone /'smɑ:rtfoʊn/ (noun) — a phone with computer features
    Example: Everyone uses a smartphone nowadays.
    Synonyms: mobile, cell phone
  23. tablet /'tæblət/ (noun) — a small flat computer you touch
    Example: I read e-books on my tablet.
    Synonyms: pad, touchscreen device
  24. laptop /'læp,tɒp/ (noun) — a portable computer
    Example: He brings his laptop to school every day.
    Synonyms: notebook, portable computer
  25. desktop /'desk,tɒp/ (noun) — a computer that stays in one place
    Example: A desktop computer usually has more power than a laptop.
    Synonyms: PC, computer
  26. software /'sɒftweər/ (noun) — computer programs and apps
    Example: The new software helps to manage files easily.
    Synonyms: program, application
  27. hardware /'hɑ:rdweər/ (noun) — the physical parts of a computer
    Example: Hardware includes all the physical parts of a computer.
    Synonyms: equipment, physical components
  28. touchpad /'tʌtʃ,pæd/ (noun) — a flat surface on a laptop you touch to move the cursor
    Example: The laptop’s touchpad is very sensitive.
    Synonyms: trackpad, touch surface
  29. joystick /'dʒɔɪstɪk/ (noun) — a handheld device to control games
    Example: He plays games using a joystick.
    Synonyms: controller, gamepad
  30. power supply /'paʊər sə,plaɪ/ (noun) — electric power for devices
    Example: The computer stopped working due to a power supply issue.
    Synonyms: power source, electric supply

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