English Vocabulary
Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2) — A1 is the friendliest place to start — and browse its words grouped by topic: travel, food, the body, emotions, and more. Each word shows its meaning, example sentences, and US/UK pronunciation.
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rushlight
C2
/ˈrʌʃˌlaɪt/
an inexpensive candle made by dipping the dried pith of a rush in melted fat or grease
doorless
C2
/ˈdɔrləs/
having no door or doors
chiffonier
C2
/ˌʃɪfəˈnɪr/
a tall, narrow chest of drawers or cabinet, sometimes fitted with a mirror
napery
C2
/ˈneɪpɚi/
household linen, especially tablecloths and napkins
floorcloth
C2
/ˈflɔrˌklɔθ/
a piece of cloth, oilcloth, or similar material used as a floor covering in place of or beneath a carpet
lodgment
C2
/ˈlɑːdʒ.mənt/
a place of shelter or a secure position gained in a particular place
workbox
C2
/ˈwɝːkˌbɑːks/
a box for holding sewing, needlework, craft, or other work materials and tools
saltcellar
C2
/ˈsɑːltˌsɛlɚ/
a small container or open dish for holding and serving salt at the table
pannikin
C2
/ˈpænɪkɪn/
chiefly British or Australian: a small metal cup or pan, especially one used outdoors
tinware
C2
/ˈtɪnˌwɛr/
household utensils and other articles made from tin or tin-plated metal
mantelshelf
C2
/ˈmæn.təlˌʃelf/
a shelf above a fireplace; a mantel
stairhead
C2
/ˈstɛrˌhɛd/
the top of a flight of stairs or the landing at the top of a staircase
cassone
C2
/kəˈsoʊ.ni/
a large decorated Italian chest, especially a Renaissance marriage or dowry chest
latchstring
C2
/ˈlætʃˌstrɪŋ/
a string attached to a door latch and passed through a hole so the latch can be lifted from outside
workbasket
C2
/ˈwɝkˌbæskɪt/
a basket used to hold sewing, needlework, or other craft materials and tools
candleshade
C2
/ˈkæn.dəlˌʃeɪd/
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
C2
/ˌwæks ˈvɛstə/
a historical friction match with a wax-coated fiber stem and an ignitable tip
epergne
C2
/iˈpɝn/
an ornamental table centerpiece with a central bowl and branching dishes or holders for fruit, sweets, flowers, or candles