# House & Home

**Type:** Topic
**Words:** 341

## About

Rooms, furniture, chores, and the parts of the place you live.

## Words by Level

### A1
- home — The place where you live.; frequency rank 161
- house — A building where one or more people live.; frequency rank 205
- room — A space inside a building with its own walls, floor, and ceiling.; frequency rank 267
- door — A flat barrier on a hinge that you open and close to enter or leave a room, building, or vehicle.; frequency rank 289
- bed — A piece of furniture that you sleep on.; frequency rank 515
- table — A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs that you put things on or sit at.; frequency rank 804
- floor — The flat surface you walk on inside a room or building.; frequency rank 815
- window — An opening in a wall or vehicle, usually filled with glass, that lets in light and air.; frequency rank 970
- wall — A solid upright structure that forms a side of a room or building, or divides one space from another.; frequency rank 977
- kitchen — A room where meals are prepared and cooked.; frequency rank 1115
- bathroom — A room with a bath or shower, usually also a sink and toilet.; frequency rank 1294
- chair — A piece of furniture for one person to sit on, with a back and usually four legs.; frequency rank 1575
- garden — An area of ground, usually next to a house, where flowers, vegetables, or other plants are grown.; frequency rank 1741
- clock — A device that shows the time, usually on a wall or table.; frequency rank 1925
- bedroom — A room used for sleeping.; frequency rank 1949
- toilet — A bowl with a seat, connected to water pipes, used for getting rid of bodily waste.; frequency rank 1956
- sofa — A long, comfortable seat with a back and arms for two or more people.; frequency rank 6105
- dining room
- living room

### A2
- alive — Living; not dead.; frequency rank 541
- apartment — A set of rooms to live in, usually on one floor of a larger building; a flat.; frequency rank 1009
- planet — A large round object in space that moves around a star such as the Sun.; frequency rank 1089
- roof — The covering on top of a building that protects it from rain and weather.; frequency rank 1780
- chef — A professional cook, especially the head cook in a restaurant.; frequency rank 1810
- gate — A door-like barrier in a fence or wall that can be opened and closed.; frequency rank 1833
- downstairs — On or to a lower floor of a building.; frequency rank 1964
- garage — A building next to or part of a house where a car is kept.; frequency rank 2434
- sink — to go down below the surface of water or another liquid; frequency rank 3395
- furniture — The movable items such as chairs, tables, and beds that make a room ready to use.; frequency rank 3609
- balcony — A platform that sticks out from the wall of a building, usually with a railing, where you can stand outside.; frequency rank 5975
- stove — A kitchen appliance with burners used for cooking food.; frequency rank 6550
- rumour — British, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Ireland spelling of rumor.; frequency rank 10536
- duster — a piece of cloth used for dusting; frequency rank 23710
- bookcase — A piece of furniture with shelves for keeping books on.; frequency rank 27404
- sitting room
- table tennis

### B1
- living — Having life; alive.; frequency rank 544
- basement — A room or floor of a building that is below ground level.; frequency rank 2787
- servant — A person employed to do household or other duties for another, especially in someone's home.; frequency rank 3026
- cabin — A small, simple house, often made of wood and in the countryside.; frequency rank 3037
- locker — a type of storage compartment with a lock, usually used to store personal possessions for public use, such as in schools, railway stations, place of work, gyms, sports centers.; frequency rank 3787
- hut — A small, simple house or shelter, often with only one room.; frequency rank 4579
- carpet — A thick fabric used to cover a floor.; frequency rank 4628
- ceiling — The inside surface at the top of a room.; frequency rank 4980
- hallway — an interior passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms; frequency rank 5458
- household — All the people who live together in one house.; frequency rank 5642
- reserve — To arrange for a room, table, or seat to be kept for you in advance.; frequency rank 5787
- hatch — To come out of an egg.; frequency rank 5941
- landlord — A person who rents out a room, house, or land to other people.; frequency rank 6015
- cottage — A small, often old house, usually in the countryside.; frequency rank 6022
- driveway — a short private road or paved area connecting a house or garage to a public road; frequency rank 8370
- doorstep — a step directly outside the entrance to a building; frequency rank 8784
- homemade — made at home rather than in a factory or shop; frequency rank 9024
- mop — a cleaning tool with an absorbent head fixed to a long handle, used especially for washing floors; frequency rank 9237
- gardening — The activity of growing plants and looking after a garden.; frequency rank 12415
- wallpaper — decorative paper or similar material used to cover the inside walls of a room; frequency rank 12539
- rinse — to wash something briefly with clean water, especially to remove soap, dirt, or residue; frequency rank 13759
- accommodation — A place to live or stay, such as a hotel room or apartment.; frequency rank 15015
- stairway — a passage containing a flight or series of stairs between different levels; frequency rank 17906
- vacancy — A job that is available because no one is currently doing it.; frequency rank 19234
- next-door — Located in the building or room immediately next to yours.; frequency rank 20590
- furnish — To put furniture into a room or building.; frequency rank 23850
- windowsill — the horizontal ledge or structural member at the bottom of a window; frequency rank 31057
- eggshell — the hard, thin outer covering of an egg; frequency rank 36667
- nutrient — A substance in food that living things need to grow and stay healthy.; frequency rank 39707
- knocker — a hinged metal object fixed to a door and struck against it to attract attention inside; frequency rank 43587
- unmade — of a bed, not having its sheets and blankets arranged neatly; frequency rank 50972
- footrest — a support on which to rest the feet.; frequency rank 127684
- refurnish — to furnish a room, building, or other place again, especially with new or different furniture; frequency rank 172178
- tin opener — a handheld or electric device for cutting open sealed metal food tins; frequency rank 274667
- air conditioning
- central heating
- chest of drawers
- first floor
- first-floor
- ground floor
- next door

### B2
- deck — The flat floor of a ship that you can walk on.; frequency rank 3045
- laundry — Clothes and other items that need to be washed, or that have just been washed.; frequency rank 3377
- ram — To crash into something hard and on purpose, usually to damage it.; frequency rank 4350
- roommate — A person you share a room with, especially in a college dormitory.; frequency rank 4667
- sweep — To clean a floor or surface using a broom or brush.; frequency rank 4942
- residence — The place where someone lives; a home.; frequency rank 5003
- cellar — An underground room beneath a building, used for storage.; frequency rank 5268
- domestic — Relating to the home, the house, or family life.; frequency rank 5411
- lawn — An area of short, regularly cut grass, usually around a house or in a garden.; frequency rank 5563
- bolt — To run away or move suddenly and quickly.; frequency rank 6559
- rug — A thick piece of fabric used to cover part of a floor.; frequency rank 6687
- porch — A covered area at the entrance of a house, often with a roof and sometimes open at the sides.; frequency rank 7133
- nursery — A place where young children are looked after while their parents work.; frequency rank 7713
- bunk — a narrow bed or sleeping berth, especially one fixed to a wall or arranged in tiers on a ship, train, or in shared quarters; frequency rank 7781
- housekeeper — A person employed to manage and clean a home, hotel, or institution.; frequency rank 8102
- penthouse — an apartment on the top floor of a tall building, often large and expensive; frequency rank 10020
- housewife — A woman who stays at home to manage the house and care for her family rather than working for pay.; frequency rank 10409
- doorway — The opening in a wall where a door is, through which you enter or leave.; frequency rank 10662
- landlady — A woman who rents out a room, house, or flat to other people.; frequency rank 12096
- rooftop — the outside upper surface of a building's roof; frequency rank 12228
- farmhouse — the main house on a farm, traditionally occupied by the farmer and family; frequency rank 14996
- canopy — a covering fixed or suspended overhead for shelter or decoration; frequency rank 16887
- storeroom — a room in which goods, supplies, furniture, or other items are kept until needed; frequency rank 17112
- chandelier — a decorative light fixture with several branches, suspended from a ceiling; frequency rank 17353
- hopelessly — in a hopeless manner; frequency rank 17558
- ottoman — a low upholstered seat without a back or arms, often used as a footrest and sometimes containing storage; frequency rank 17674
- dipper — a cup-shaped container with a long handle, used to scoop and pour liquids; frequency rank 18630
- canister — a usually cylindrical container with a close-fitting lid, used for storing a dry product, film, gas, or other material; frequency rank 18763
- tenor — (of a musical instrument) intermediate between alto and baritone or bass; frequency rank 20766
- nourishment — The food and nutrients that a living thing needs to live and grow.; frequency rank 21257
- tablecloth — A cloth that you spread over a table, especially when eating.; frequency rank 22479
- nomad — A member of a group of people who move from place to place rather than living in one fixed home, often to find food or pasture for their animals.; frequency rank 23391
- undisturbed — untroubled by interference or disturbance; frequency rank 25693
- pane — a single flat sheet or section of glass fitted into a window or door; frequency rank 26354
- richness — a strong deep vividness of hue; frequency rank 26979
- remodel — to change the structure, design, or appearance of a building or room; frequency rank 27211
- broomstick — the long handle of a broom, or sometimes the whole broom; frequency rank 27298
- pallet — A flat wooden platform on which goods are stacked for storing or moving.; frequency rank 35867
- banister — the handrail or complete railing beside a staircase or balcony; frequency rank 36149
- animate — To make something lively, exciting, or full of energy.; frequency rank 40361
- lampshade — a covering around a lamp that softens, reduces, or directs its light; frequency rank 43220
- bedpost — one of the upright posts at the corners of a bedstead; frequency rank 46272
- dustpan — a flat, shallow container with a handle into which dirt is swept; frequency rank 48219
- dormer — A room-like, roofed projection from a sloping roof.; frequency rank 68101
- woodpile — a stack of cut wood, especially wood kept for fuel; frequency rank 68601
- ecologically — In a way that relates to the environment and living things.; frequency rank 72992
- rafter — One of the sloping wooden beams that support a roof.; frequency rank 77139
- outbuilding — a smaller building, such as a shed, barn, or garage, that is separate from but associated with a main building; frequency rank 87918
- ajar — slightly open or not completely shut, often of a door or window
- water butt — British: a large outdoor barrel or other container used to collect and store rainwater

### C1
- gypsy — A person who travels from place to place rather than living in one fixed home.; frequency rank 6600
- plaza — A town's public square.; frequency rank 9100
- hostess — a woman who invites guests and entertains them, especially at her home or an event; frequency rank 9295
- threshold — The floor of a doorway, which you step over to enter a room or building.; frequency rank 10400
- plaster — a soft mixture of lime, sand, and water that hardens and is used to cover walls and ceilings; frequency rank 10752
- aerial — existing or living or growing or operating in the air; frequency rank 11814
- tinker — To make small adjustments to something, often without a clear plan, to try to fix or improve it.; frequency rank 12417
- entity — A thing that exists as a single, separate unit, often an organization.; frequency rank 12807
- ventilation — The process of letting fresh air into a room or building and removing stale air.; frequency rank 14738
- explicit — Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion.; frequency rank 17370
- conservatory — A room with glass walls and roof attached to a house, used for plants or relaxing.; frequency rank 17761
- lavatory — A room with a toilet, especially in formal or British usage.; frequency rank 18514
- crock — a thick earthenware pot or jar used for cooking or storage; frequency rank 18896
- gable — the usually triangular upper part of an exterior wall between the sloping sides of a roof; frequency rank 20475
- outhouse — a small building situated apart from a main house and used for storage, work, or another practical purpose; frequency rank 22949
- cubby — a small enclosed room, recess, or other confined space; frequency rank 23906
- adjoining — Next to and touching something else; sharing a wall or boundary.; frequency rank 24751
- upholstery — the padded covering of furniture, including its fabric, springs, webbing, and stuffing; frequency rank 25195
- darkroom — a room with no light, used for developing photographs; frequency rank 25970
- trinket — a small decorative object or piece of jewelry, often inexpensive or showy; frequency rank 27035
- occupant — A person who lives in or uses a place such as a house, room, or vehicle.; frequency rank 30260
- unoccupied — Not being used or filled; empty.; frequency rank 35497
- peephole — a small opening, especially in a door, through which someone can look without being seen; frequency rank 35774
- untested — not tried or tested by experience; frequency rank 35896
- cistern — a tank or underground reservoir for collecting and storing water or another liquid; frequency rank 36581
- cranny — a small, narrow opening, crack, or crevice; frequency rank 36694
- potpourri — a fragrant mixture of dried flower petals, herbs, and spices used to scent a room; frequency rank 39267
- untenable — Not able to be held or sustained, such as of an opinion or position.; frequency rank 39528
- coolly — in a composed and unconcerned manner; frequency rank 43434
- householder — a person who owns or rents a house and is responsible for it and its expenses; frequency rank 70213
- casement — a window sash hinged at the side so that it opens like a door, or a window fitted with such a sash; frequency rank 70876
- cottager — a person who lives in or occupies a cottage, sometimes especially a holiday cottage; frequency rank 126243
- upholster — to fit or cover furniture, especially a seat, with padding, springs, webbing, and fabric or leather; frequency rank 177556
- valance — a decorative drapery hung along the edge of a bed, table, or shelf
- drawing-room — a formal sitting room for receiving guests

### C2
- attic — of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times; frequency rank 6284
- sip — drink in sips; frequency rank 7064
- parlor — a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax; frequency rank 8648
- loft — a room or open space directly beneath a roof, often used for storage; frequency rank 8985
- crib — a card game, usually for two players, in which each player is dealt six cards and discards one or two; frequency rank 9009
- cradle — a small bed for a baby, often one that can rock; frequency rank 9404
- lunar — of or relating to or associated with the moon; frequency rank 10849
- knob — a rounded handle on a door, drawer, lid, or similar object; frequency rank 11104
- chateau — Alternative spelling of château.; frequency rank 12303
- davenport — a large sofa usually convertible into a bed; frequency rank 14844
- purposely — On purpose; intentionally.; frequency rank 16396
- ventilator — a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure; frequency rank 18733
- candlelight — the soft light produced by one or more burning candles; frequency rank 18768
- castor — historical: a small table container or a stand holding cruets and shakers for condiments; frequency rank 18899
- disobedience — Refusal to obey.; frequency rank 22187
- homestead — A house and the land and buildings around it, especially on a farm.; frequency rank 24038
- predatory — living by or given to victimizing others for personal gain; frequency rank 24092
- pulpit — A raised platform in a church, sometimes enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon; also, the lectern on such a platform.; frequency rank 25817
- derelict — Left empty and falling apart from neglect; run-down.; frequency rank 25947
- cesspool — an underground pit or sealed chamber used to collect sewage and waste water; frequency rank 26000
- boudoir — A woman's private sitting room, dressing room, or bedroom.; frequency rank 26127
- housemaid — A female domestic worker responsible for cleaning a house.; frequency rank 26128
- sanctum — a private room or retreat where someone can work or be undisturbed; frequency rank 26779
- rancho — a simple rural hut or shelter, especially one used by herders or farm workers in Spanish America; frequency rank 27401
- poach — cook in a simmering liquid; frequency rank 28367
- mantel — a shelf above a fireplace; frequency rank 29152
- trapdoor — a hinged or sliding door set into a floor, ceiling, or stage; frequency rank 29230
- matchbox — a small box made to hold matches, often with a rough striking surface on one side; frequency rank 30942
- mantelpiece — A shelf that is affixed to the wall above a fireplace.; frequency rank 33442
- drafty — allowing uncomfortable currents of cold air to enter through gaps or poor sealing; frequency rank 34504
- sideboard — a low cabinet used in a dining room for storing tableware and serving food; frequency rank 35146
- larder — a cool room or cupboard used for storing food; frequency rank 35391
- alcove — a small recessed area opening from a larger room or other interior space; frequency rank 36421
- drainpipe — a pipe that carries rainwater, wastewater, or another liquid away; frequency rank 37874
- awning — a sheet of canvas or other material extended over a window, doorway, deck, or outdoor area to provide shelter from sun or rain; frequency rank 40305
- habitation — The state of people living in a place.; frequency rank 40639
- clothesline — a rope, cord, or wire from which washed clothes are hung to dry; frequency rank 40648
- summerhouse — a small garden building used for sitting or relaxing in warm weather; frequency rank 41483
- concoct — to prepare or cook by mixing ingredients; frequency rank 41868
- vesta — historical: a short friction match, especially one made with a wax-coated stem; frequency rank 42305
- glassware — articles made of glass, especially drinking glasses, jugs, and other tableware; frequency rank 46943
- cloistered — Kept away from the wider world and its difficulties; sheltered; frequency rank 47878
- transcribe — to rewrite in a different script or handwriting; frequency rank 49253
- hob — the flat cooking surface of a stove, especially one containing burners or hotplates; frequency rank 50875
- bassinet — a small bed for a newborn baby, traditionally basket-shaped and sometimes fitted with a hood; frequency rank 52049
- cheval — a supporting frame, especially a frame holding a full-length mirror that can be tilted; also short for cheval glass; frequency rank 53149
- boardinghouse — a private house that provides rooms and regular meals to paying residents; frequency rank 54427
- amphitheatre — An open, outdoor theatre (which may be a theatre in the round, or have a stage with seating on only one side), especially one from the classical period of ancient Greece or Rome, or a modern venue of similar design.; frequency rank 54877
- colander — A bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food that has been cooking in water, such as pasta.; frequency rank 54984
- windowless — Having no windows, especially no external windows.; frequency rank 55348
- eave — the lower edge of a roof that projects beyond the wall of a building; frequency rank 56075
- footstool — a low stool on which a seated person rests the feet; frequency rank 56451
- redd — Scottish and northern English dialect, usually redd up: to put in order; tidy or clear; frequency rank 57835
- bedclothes — sheets, blankets, quilts, and other coverings used on a bed; frequency rank 58002
- lean-to — a simple shelter or extension with a roof that slopes in one direction, often built against another structure; frequency rank 58140
- rathole — a burrow, entrance, or hole made or used by a rat; frequency rank 58519
- schoolroom — a room in a school where lessons take place; frequency rank 58854
- bric-a-brac — a collection of small decorative objects, curios, and ornaments, usually of little practical or monetary value; frequency rank 59040
- flagon — a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; frequency rank 63360
- unmolested — Not bothered, disturbed, or attacked.; frequency rank 63812
- domesticity — Home life and the everyday activities of running a household.; frequency rank 64227
- remittance — A sum of money sent to someone, especially as payment.; frequency rank 64553
- antechamber — a small outer room leading into a larger or more important room, often used for waiting; frequency rank 65438
- audibly — in an audible manner; frequency rank 66857
- indefinable — defying expression or description; frequency rank 67387
- stovepipe — a metal pipe that carries smoke and gases from a stove to a chimney or flue; frequency rank 69729
- latchkey — a key used to open the latch of an outside door; frequency rank 69903
- tinderbox — a small box holding tinder and usually a flint and steel, formerly used for starting fires; frequency rank 70137
- sconce — a decorative wall bracket that holds a candle, lamp, or other light; frequency rank 75109
- pergola — an outdoor framework of posts and crossbeams, often supporting climbing plants and providing partial shade; frequency rank 76509
- pouf — a low, firm, cushioned seat without a back or arms, also used as a footstool; frequency rank 81829
- backstairs — a secondary staircase at the rear of a building, traditionally used by servants or tradespeople; frequency rank 86215
- bedstead — the rigid frame that supports a bed, excluding its mattress and bedding; frequency rank 91131
- coverlet — a decorative or light bed covering, often quilted; frequency rank 94634
- housetop — the roof or uppermost part of a house; frequency rank 97007
- trivet — a small stand or heat-resistant mat placed under a hot dish or pan to protect a table or work surface; frequency rank 107406
- hearthrug — a rug placed on the hearth or in front of a fireplace; frequency rank 121766
- imaginatively — with imagination; frequency rank 124723
- delf — historical and dialectal: Delftware or other glazed earthenware, especially plates, dishes, and tea things; frequency rank 130341
- washstand — a piece of furniture designed to hold a basin, pitcher, and other articles for washing; frequency rank 132647
- cruse — a small earthenware vessel for holding liquids, especially oil or water; frequency rank 141038
- snuffer — a small cone or bell on a handle used to extinguish a candle flame; frequency rank 144430
- impracticable — not capable of being carried out or put into practice; frequency rank 145912
- doorpost — Either of the upright posts on either side of a door, which together support a lintel; doorjamb.; frequency rank 157906
- escritoire — a writing desk, especially one with a hinged panel that opens to form the writing surface; frequency rank 160472
- ewer — a wide-mouthed jug with a handle and spout, traditionally used for holding and pouring water; frequency rank 167553
- wainscot — paneling, traditionally wooden, covering the lower part of an interior wall; frequency rank 174512
- fanlight — a small window above a door or another window, traditionally semicircular with fan-shaped glazing bars; frequency rank 178189
- dilapidation — a state of deterioration due to old age or long use; frequency rank 178432
- dooryard — chiefly US or historical: the yard or open ground immediately outside a house door; frequency rank 178888
- confluent — Converging, merging or flowing together into one.; frequency rank 187877
- hearthstone — a flat stone forming part or all of a hearth; frequency rank 188459
- box room — a small room used for storing boxes, luggage, and other household items, especially in a British home; frequency rank 194910
- fireless — having no fire burning, or operating without an open flame; frequency rank 207210
- counterpane — a decorative cover spread over the top of a bed; a bedspread; frequency rank 208901
- andiron — one of a pair of metal supports used to hold burning logs above the hearth of a fireplace; frequency rank 237777
- bibelot — a small decorative object, curiosity, or trinket, often collected for its beauty; frequency rank 242255
- jalousie — Upward sloping window slats which form a blind or shutter, allowing light and air in but excluding rain and direct sun.; frequency rank 243195
- snuggery — chiefly British and dated: a small, private, comfortable room or retreat; frequency rank 248706
- rushlight — an inexpensive candle made by dipping the dried pith of a rush in melted fat or grease; frequency rank 264607
- doorless — having no door or doors; frequency rank 299358
- chiffonier — a tall, narrow chest of drawers or cabinet, sometimes fitted with a mirror; frequency rank 307909
- napery — household linen, especially tablecloths and napkins; frequency rank 330294
- floorcloth — a piece of cloth, oilcloth, or similar material used as a floor covering in place of or beneath a carpet; frequency rank 332125
- lodgment — a place of shelter or a secure position gained in a particular place; frequency rank 359856
- workbox — a box for holding sewing, needlework, craft, or other work materials and tools; frequency rank 368426
- saltcellar — a small container or open dish for holding and serving salt at the table; frequency rank 434880
- pannikin — chiefly British or Australian: a small metal cup or pan, especially one used outdoors; frequency rank 436876
- tinware — household utensils and other articles made from tin or tin-plated metal; frequency rank 471355
- mantelshelf — a shelf above a fireplace; a mantel; frequency rank 604065
- stairhead — the top of a flight of stairs or the landing at the top of a staircase; frequency rank 627883
- cassone — a large decorated Italian chest, especially a Renaissance marriage or dowry chest; frequency rank 1102095
- latchstring — a string attached to a door latch and passed through a hole so the latch can be lifted from outside; frequency rank 1264885
- workbasket — a basket used to hold sewing, needlework, or other craft materials and tools
- candleshade — a small shade fitted around or over a candle flame or candle-shaped lamp to soften, color, or direct its light and reduce glare
- wax vesta — a historical friction match with a wax-coated fiber stem and an ignitable tip
- epergne — an ornamental table centerpiece with a central bowl and branching dishes or holders for fruit, sweets, flowers, or candles

### C2+
- unprofessional — not characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession; frequency rank 15062
- unprepared — Not prepared; caught by surprise.; frequency rank 19353
- tumble-down — dilapidated, ramshackle, or in such poor condition that collapse seems likely; frequency rank 299370
- chairback — the upright rear part of a chair that supports the sitter's back; frequency rank 628110
- doghole — derogatory: a mean, cramped, or squalid dwelling or place considered fit only for dogs; frequency rank 702444
- girandole — an ornamental branched candlestick or wall light, often mounted against a mirror; frequency rank 1000047
- washpan — a broad, shallow pan or basin used to hold water for washing; frequency rank 1065588
- loghouse — a house built from horizontally laid logs; a log cabin; frequency rank 1261911
- closet — a small enclosed storage room; to shut away in private
- mat — a piece of coarse fabric for the floor; also to become tangled
- bakehouse — a building or room in which bread is baked; a bakery
- perennial — lasting or recurring through many years; a plant living for years
- senate — a legislative or governing assembly, especially an upper house
- bedchamber — a private room used for sleeping; a bedroom
- bridewell — (archaic) a prison or house of correction
- cathedra — the official chair or throne of a bishop or professor
- flooring — the material used to make the floor of a room
- gutter — a channel along a roof or roadside for carrying off rainwater
- gymnasium — a room or building equipped for physical exercise or sports
- lounge — a room for relaxing; to recline or loll idly
- moggy — a cat, especially a non-pedigree or ordinary house cat
- barroom — a room or establishment with a bar serving alcoholic drinks
- bedfast — confined to bed by illness; bedridden
- biologically — in a way relating to biology or living organisms
- buttress — a support projecting from a wall; to reinforce or strengthen
- cabinetmaking — the craft of making fine wooden furniture and cabinets
- cabinetworker — a skilled craftsman who makes cabinets and fine furniture
- ceil — to line or cover the inner roof of a room with plaster or boards
- curtilage — the enclosed land immediately surrounding a house
- dresser — a chest of drawers or a kitchen sideboard for dishes
- estray — a domestic animal found wandering with no apparent owner
- grille — a grating of bars protecting an opening or window
- hinge — a jointed device on which a door turns; to depend on something
- householdry — household affairs or domestic management
- lintel — a horizontal beam across the top of a door or window
- lodger — a person who rents a room in another's house
- maisonette — a small house or a two-floor apartment with its own entrance
- manservant — a male domestic servant
- menage — a household or domestic establishment and its members
- mendicity — the state or practice of begging for a living
- mog — a cat, especially an ordinary domestic one
- patio — a paved outdoor area adjoining a house
- physiology — the branch of biology dealing with the functions of living organisms and their parts
- quilt — a padded bed covering of stitched layers, or to make one
- sedan — an enclosed car seating four or more; an enclosed carried chair
- summertree — a main horizontal beam supporting the joists of a floor or roof
- tabulate — to arrange data in a table or systematic column form
- thatch — straw or reeds used to make a roof; to roof with such material
- toxin — a poisonous substance produced by a living organism
- unfurnish — to strip of furniture or equipment
- ma'am — A form of address for a woman: contraction of madam.
- confessedly — Admittedly; by one's own confession.
- truckle-bed — a low bed on small wheels or casters that can be rolled beneath a higher bed when not in use
- toldo — a Central or South American shelter, especially a rounded Indigenous hut or tent covered with hides
- teaboard — a tray or portable board used for serving tea
- firelit — illuminated by the light of a fire
- bedquilt — dated or archaic: a quilted coverlet used as the top covering on a bed
- dogiron — historical: an andiron, one of a pair of metal supports for logs in a fireplace
- dwellinghouse — formal or legal: a building, or part of one, used as a private residence
- electrolier — historical: a decorative ceiling or wall fixture holding several electric lamps; an electric chandelier
- penetralium — the innermost (or most secret) part of a building; an inner sanctum; a sanctum sanctorum.
- porte-cochere — canopy extending out from a building entrance to shelter those getting in and out of vehicles