House & Home
Rooms, furniture, chores, and the parts of the place you live.
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home
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/hoʊm/
The place where you live.
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house
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/haʊs/
A building where one or more people live.
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room
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/ɹum/
A space inside a building with its own walls, floor, and ceiling.
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door
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/do(ː)ɹ/
A flat barrier on a hinge that you open and close to enter or leave a room, building, or vehicle.
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bed
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/bɛd/
A piece of furniture that you sleep on.
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table
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/ˈteɪbl̩/
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs that you put things on or sit at.
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floor
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/flɔɹ/
The flat surface you walk on inside a room or building.
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window
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/ˈwɪndoʊ/
An opening in a wall or vehicle, usually filled with glass, that lets in light and air.
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wall
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/wɔl/
A solid upright structure that forms a side of a room or building, or divides one space from another.
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kitchen
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/ˈkɪt͡ʃ(ə)n/
A room where meals are prepared and cooked.
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bathroom
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/ˈbæθˌɹum/
A room with a bath or shower, usually also a sink and toilet.
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chair
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/t͡ʃeɹ/
A piece of furniture for one person to sit on, with a back and usually four legs.
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garden
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/ˈɡɑɹd(ə)n/
An area of ground, usually next to a house, where flowers, vegetables, or other plants are grown.
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bedroom
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/ˈbɛdˌɹum/
A room used for sleeping.
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sofa
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/ˈsoʊ̯fə/
A long, comfortable seat with a back and arms for two or more people.
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living room
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/ˈlɪvɪŋ ɹuːm/
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clean off
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to remove dirt or unwanted material from a surface
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make over
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to transform something by changing or renewing it
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sleep over
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to spend the night at someone else's home
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wash off
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to remove something from a surface by washing it
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apartment
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/əˈpɑɹt.mənt/
A set of rooms to live in, usually on one floor of a larger building; a flat.
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gate
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/ɡeɪt/
A door-like barrier in a fence or wall that can be opened and closed.
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garage
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/ɡəˈɹɑʒ/
A building next to or part of a house where a car is kept.
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furniture
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/ˈfɝnɪt͡ʃɚ/
The movable items such as chairs, tables, and beds that make a room ready to use.
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drawer
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/dɹɔɹ/
A box-shaped part of a piece of furniture that slides in and out, used for storing things.
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balcony
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/ˈbælkəni/
A platform that sticks out from the wall of a building, usually with a railing, where you can stand outside.
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cupboard
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/ˈkʌb.ɚd/
A piece of furniture with doors and shelves, used to store food, dishes, or other things.
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bookcase
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/ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/
A piece of furniture with shelves for keeping books on.
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clear off
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to remove things from a surface or area so it can be used
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heaven
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/ˈhɛvən/
In many religions, the home of God where good people are believed to go after death.
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lab
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/læb/
A room or building equipped for scientific work; short for laboratory.
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studio
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/ˈstjuːdiəʊ/
A room where radio or television programmes, music, or films are made.
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yard
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/jɑɹd/
The area of ground around a house, often with grass.
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basement
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/ˈbeɪsmənt/
A room or floor of a building that is below ground level.
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cabin
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/ˈkæbɪn/
A small, simple house, often made of wood and in the countryside.
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hut
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/hʌt/
A small, simple house or shelter, often with only one room.
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ceiling
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/ˈsilɪŋ/
The inside surface at the top of a room.
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cottage
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/ˈkɑt.ɪd͡ʒ/
A small, often old house, usually in the countryside.
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wardrobe
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/ˈwɔɹdɹoʊb/
A tall piece of furniture used for storing clothes.
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booking
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/ˈbʊkɪŋ/
An arrangement to have a seat, room, or service kept for you at a later time.
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infirmary
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/ɪnˈfɝməɹi/
a room, ward, or clinic within an institution where sick or injured people receive care
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housework
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/ˈhaʊsˌwɝk/
The work of cleaning, cooking, and looking after a home.
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planter
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/ˈplæntə(ɹ)/
a decorative pot for house plants
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air conditioning
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central heating
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chest of drawers
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sponge off
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to remove dirt or liquid by wiping with a sponge
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roommate
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/ˈɹu(m)ˌmeɪt/
A person you share a room with, especially in a college dormitory.
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cabinet
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/ˈkæb.ɪ.nɪt/
A piece of furniture with shelves or drawers for storing or showing things.
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villa
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/ˈvɪlə/
A large, comfortable house, often in the countryside or by the sea and used for holidays.
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cellar
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/ˈsɛləɹ/
An underground room beneath a building, used for storage.
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mansion
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/ˈmæn.ʃən/
A very large, grand, and expensive house.
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domestic
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/dəˈmes.tɪk/
Relating to the home, the house, or family life.
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backyard
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/ˈbæˌkjɑːrd/
The area of ground at the back of a house.
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porch
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/pɔɹt͡ʃ/
A covered area at the entrance of a house, often with a roof and sometimes open at the sides.
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bunk
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/bʌŋk/
a narrow bed or sleeping berth, especially one fixed to a wall or arranged in tiers on a ship, train, or in shared quarters
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penthouse
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/ˈpent.haʊs/
an apartment on the top floor of a tall building, often large and expensive
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doorway
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/ˈdɔɹweɪ/
The opening in a wall where a door is, through which you enter or leave.
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farmhouse
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/ˈfɑɹmˌhaʊs/
the main house on a farm, traditionally occupied by the farmer and family
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storeroom
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/ˈstɔːrˌruːm/
a room in which goods, supplies, furniture, or other items are kept until needed
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commute
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/kəˈmjut/
The regular journey between your home and your workplace or school.
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kennel
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/ˈkɛ.nəl/
a small shelter or house for a dog
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hearth
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/hɑɹθ/
home symbolized as a part of the fireplace
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mover
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/ˈmuːvə/
A person whose job is to help people carry their belongings to a new home.
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pane
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/pæɪn/
a single flat sheet or section of glass fitted into a window or door
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dormer
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/ˈdɔɹmɚ/
A room-like, roofed projection from a sloping roof.
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wipe off
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to remove something by rubbing a surface with a cloth or similar object
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jimmy
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/ˈdʒɪm.i/
a short crowbar used for forcing open a door, window, or lock
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chamber
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/ˈt͡ʃeɪmbɚ/
A large room, often used for a formal or specific purpose.
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casino
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/kæˈsinoʊ/
A building or room where people gamble on games of chance.
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compartment
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/kəmˈpɑɹtmənt/
A room, or section, or chamber, typically within a vehicle.
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threshold
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/ˈθɹɛʃ(h)oʊld/
The floor of a doorway, which you step over to enter a room or building.
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sauna
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/ˈsɔː.nə/
A hot room where people sit to sweat and relax, often with steam.
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mortuary
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/ˈmɔɹtʃuˌɛɹi/
a room or building where dead bodies are kept before burial, cremation, or examination
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conservatory
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/kənˈsɝ.vəˌt(ɔ.)ɹi/
A room with glass walls and roof attached to a house, used for plants or relaxing.
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lavatory
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/ˈlæv.ə.t(ɔ)ɹ.i/
A room with a toilet, especially in formal or British usage.
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gable
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/ˈɡeɪbəl/
the usually triangular upper part of an exterior wall between the sloping sides of a roof
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outhouse
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/ˈaʊtˌhaʊs/
a small building situated apart from a main house and used for storage, work, or another practical purpose
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cubby
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/ˈkʌbi/
a small enclosed room, recess, or other confined space
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upholstery
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/əˈpoʊlstəri/
the padded covering of furniture, including its fabric, springs, webbing, and stuffing
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darkroom
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/ˈdɑːrˌkruːm/
a room with no light, used for developing photographs
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acoustics
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/əˈkuː.stɪks/
The qualities of a room or building that affect how clearly sound can be heard in it.
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verandah
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/vəˈɹændə/
A covered open area along the outside of a house, often partly enclosed.
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casement
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/ˈkeɪs.mənt/
a window sash hinged at the side so that it opens like a door, or a window fitted with such a sash
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housebreaking
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/ˈhaʊsˌbreɪ.kɪŋ/
the crime of entering a house or other building unlawfully, typically with the intention of stealing
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valance
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/ˈvæləns/
a decorative drapery hung along the edge of a bed, table, or shelf
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drawing-room
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/ˈdrɔɪŋˌrum/
a formal sitting room for receiving guests
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clutter up
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to fill a place with so many things that it becomes untidy
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fort
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/fɔɹt/
A structure improvised from furniture, bedding, etc., for playing games.
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palmer
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/ˈpɑmɚ/
historical: a pilgrim to the Holy Land, traditionally identified by the palm branch carried on returning home
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parlor
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/ˈpɑɹlɚ/
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
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loft
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/lɔft/
a room or open space directly beneath a roof, often used for storage
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homecoming
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/ˈhoʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/
a coming to or returning home
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pantry
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/ˈpæntɹi/
A small room, closet, or cabinet usually located in or near the kitchen, dedicated to shelf-stable food storage or storing kitchenware, like a larder, but smaller.
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housekeeping
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/ˈhaʊˌskiːpɪŋ/
The chores of maintaining a house as a residence, especially cleaning.
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davenport
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/ˈdævɪnˌpɔɹt/
a large sofa usually convertible into a bed
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garret
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/ˈɡæɹɪt/
An attic or semi-finished room just beneath the roof of a house.
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bathrobe
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/ˈbæθˌɹoʊb/
a loose robe, often made of absorbent cloth, worn before or after bathing or while relaxing at home
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homestead
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/ˈhoʊmˌstɛd/
A house and the land and buildings around it, especially on a farm.
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lombard
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/ˈlɑːmbɑːrd/
historical: a pawnshop or lending house that advances money against pledged goods
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skylight
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/ˈskaɪˌlaɪt/
a window in a roof to admit daylight
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boudoir
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/buˈdwɑɹ/
A woman's private sitting room, dressing room, or bedroom.
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housemaid
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/ˈhaʊsˌmeɪd/
A female domestic worker responsible for cleaning a house.
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sanctum
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/ˈsæŋktəm/
a private room or retreat where someone can work or be undisturbed
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archduke
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/ˈɑːrtʃˌduːk/
a prince of the former ruling house of Austria, especially a son or male-line grandson of an emperor
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soiree
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/swɑːˈreɪ/
formal: an evening social gathering or party, often held in a private home and sometimes featuring music or conversation
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belvedere
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/ˈbɛl.vəˌdɪr/
a raised room, turret, pavilion, or other structure designed to command a fine view
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rectory
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/ˈrɛk.tɚ.i/
a house provided for or occupied by a rector or another member of the clergy
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trapdoor
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/ˈtræpˌdɔr/
a hinged or sliding door set into a floor, ceiling, or stage
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sill
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/sɪl/
A breast wall; window breast; horizontal brink which forms the base of a window.
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vicarage
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/ˈvɪk.ɚ.ɪdʒ/
the house provided as the official residence of a Church of England vicar
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workroom
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/ˈwɝːk.ruːm/
a room equipped or set aside for practical, manual, or creative work
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vestibule
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/ˈvɛ.stəˌbjul/
A small entrance hall, antechamber, passage, or room between the outer door and the main hall, lobby, or interior of a building.
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loghouse
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/ˈlɔːɡˌhaʊs/
a house built from horizontally laid logs; a log cabin
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closet
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/ˈklɑzət/
a small enclosed storage room; to shut away in private
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bakehouse
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/ˈbeɪkˌhaʊs/
a building or room in which bread is baked; a bakery
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senate
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/ˈsɛnət/
a legislative or governing assembly, especially an upper house
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bedchamber
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/ˈbɛdˌtʃeɪmbɚ/
a private room used for sleeping; a bedroom
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bridewell
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/ˈbraɪdwɛl/
(archaic) a prison or house of correction
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gymnasium
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/dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a room or building equipped for physical exercise or sports
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lounge
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/laʊndʒ/
a room for relaxing; to recline or loll idly
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anteroom
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/ˈæntiˌrum/
a small room leading into a larger one; a waiting room
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ballroom
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/ˈbɔlˌrum/
a large room used for formal dancing
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barroom
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/ˈbɑrˌrum/
a room or establishment with a bar serving alcoholic drinks
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cabinetmaking
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/ˈkæbɪnətˌmeɪkɪŋ/
the craft of making fine wooden furniture and cabinets
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cabinetworker
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/ˈkæbɪnətˌwɜrkɚ/
a skilled craftsman who makes cabinets and fine furniture
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curtilage
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/ˈkɜrtɪlɪdʒ/
the enclosed land immediately surrounding a house
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homelander
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/ˈhoʊmˌlændər/
a native or inhabitant of one's home country
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hostelry
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/ˈhɑstəlri/
an inn or public house providing lodging and food
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householdry
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/ˈhaʊsˌhoʊldri/
household affairs or domestic management
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maisonette
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/ˌmeɪzəˈnɛt/
a small house or a two-floor apartment with its own entrance
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manor
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/ˈmænər/
a large country house with its surrounding estate and lands
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menage
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/meɪˈnɑʒ/
a household or domestic establishment and its members
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patio
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/ˈpætioʊ/
a paved outdoor area adjoining a house
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summertree
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/ˈsʌmɚtri/
a main horizontal beam supporting the joists of a floor or roof
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electrolier
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/əˌlɛk.trəˈlɪr/
historical: a decorative ceiling or wall fixture holding several electric lamps; an electric chandelier
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