Around The Home Flashcards
(19 cards)
En suite (room) – Synonym: private bathroom – Antonym: shared bathroom
Definition: A bedroom that has its own private bathroom attached.
Example: The master bedroom has an en suite with a shower and toilet
Spare room – Synonym: guest room – Antonym: occupied room
Definition: A room in a house that is kept for guests or extra use.
Example: We use the spare room for visitors when they stay overnight
Study (room) – Synonym: office – Antonym: living room
Definition: A room used for work, reading, or studying.
Example: He spends most of his time in the study working on his projects
Utility room – Synonym: laundry room – Antonym: living room
Definition: A room where household chores like washing and ironing are done.
Example: The washing machine is in the utility room next to the kitchen
Tap – Synonym: faucet – Antonym: drain (in terms of water flow)
Definition: A device for controlling the flow of water from a pipe.
Example: Turn off the tap to save water while brushing your teeth
Sink – Synonym: basin – Antonym: (no direct antonym)
Definition: A bowl-shaped plumbing fixture used for washing hands, dishes, or food.
Example: She washed the dishes in the kitchen sink after dinner
Tiles – Synonym: ceramic pieces – Antonym: carpet
Definition: Thin, flat pieces of material, often ceramic, used for covering floors or walls.
Example: The bathroom floor is covered with blue tiles
Kettle – Synonym: tea kettle – Antonym: (no direct antonym)
Definition: A container used for boiling water, usually for tea or coffee.
Example: She boiled water in the kettle to make some tea
Freezer – Synonym: deep freezer – Antonym: refrigerator
Definition: An appliance used to store food at very low temperatures to keep it frozen.
Example: We keep ice cream in the freezer
Cushions – Synonym: pillows – Antonym: hard seats
Definition: Soft pads used for sitting or decoration on furniture.
Example: The sofa has several colorful cushions for extra comfort
Firm armchairs – Synonym: sturdy chairs – Antonym: soft armchairs
Definition: Armchairs that provide strong support and are not very soft.
Example: I prefer firm armchairs because they help my back stay straight
Soft armchairs – Synonym: cushioned chairs – Antonym: firm armchairs
Definition: Armchairs that are comfortable and padded with soft materials.
Example: After a long day, I like to relax in a soft armchair
Rug – Synonym: carpet – Antonym: bare floor
Definition: A small piece of thick fabric used to cover part of a floor.
Example: The living room has a large rug to make it cozy
Curtains – Synonym: drapes – Antonym: blinds
Definition: Pieces of fabric hung over windows to block or decorate light.
Example: She closed the curtains to keep the room dark for sleeping
Blinds – Synonym: shades – Antonym: curtains
Definition: Adjustable window coverings made of slats that control light and privacy.
Example: He pulled the blinds down to block the sunlight
Duvet – Synonym: comforter – Antonym: sheet
Definition: A soft quilt filled with down or synthetic fibers, used as a bed covering.
Example: I love sleeping under a warm duvet during winter
Sheet – Synonym: bed linen – Antonym: duvet
Definition: A large piece of cloth placed on a bed to cover the mattress.
Example: I changed the sheets on my bed this morning
Blanket – Synonym: throw – Antonym: fan (in terms of cooling)
Definition: A large piece of warm cloth used to cover oneself while sleeping or resting.
Example: She wrapped herself in a blanket to stay warm on the chilly night
Washbasin – Synonym: sink – Antonym: (no direct antonym)
Definition: A bowl-shaped plumbing fixture used for washing hands or face, usually found in a bathroom.
Example: He washed his hands in the washbasin before dinner
