Things and objects 1
33 English words (level A2) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| addition | adding numbers together; also something added | The new library is a great addition to the town. |
| aisle | a narrow way between rows of seats or shelves | Would you like a window or an aisle seat? |
| alarm clock | a clock that makes a noise to wake you up | My alarm clock rings at seven. |
| apartment | a set of rooms for living in, in a bigger building | They live in a small apartment. |
| architecture | the design of buildings | I love the architecture of this city. |
| armchair | a comfortable chair with parts for your arms | Grandpa is sleeping in his armchair. |
| balcony | a small area outside an upstairs window where you can stand or sit | We had breakfast on the balcony. |
| balloon | a small rubber bag you fill with air | The children had red balloons. |
| base | the bottom part of something; also a main place for an army or business | The lamp has a heavy base. |
| basket | a container made of thin strips, used for carrying things | She put the bread in a basket. |
| belt | a long strip of leather or cloth worn around your waist | He needs a belt for these trousers. |
| bench | a long seat for two or more people, often outside | We sat on a bench in the park. |
| blackboard | a dark board in a classroom that you write on with chalk | The teacher wrote on the blackboard. |
| blanket | a large warm cover for a bed | I need another blanket. I'm cold. |
| bookcase | a piece of furniture with shelves for books | The bookcase is full of novels. |
| bookshelf | a shelf for books | Put the dictionary on the bookshelf. |
| bookshop | a shop that sells books | I bought it in a bookshop. |
| bra | underwear that women wear to support their breasts | She bought a new bra. |
| brake | the part of a car or bike that makes it stop | He put his foot on the brake. |
| bus station | a place where many buses start and end their trips | Meet me at the bus station. |
| cab | a taxi | Let's take a cab to the airport. |
| cafeteria | a restaurant where you get your own food and pay for it | We had lunch in the school cafeteria. |
| can | a metal container for food or drink | I bought a can of soup. |
| cassette | a small plastic box with tape inside for recording sound | My dad still has old music cassettes. |
| castle | a large strong building with thick walls, built long ago | We visited an old castle. |
| cigarette | a small roll of paper with tobacco inside that people smoke | He smokes ten cigarettes a day. |
| cleaner | a person whose job is to clean; also a product for cleaning | The cleaner comes on Fridays. |
| comb | a flat thing with thin teeth for making your hair tidy | I need a comb. |
| container | a box, bottle or other thing for keeping things in | Put the soup in a plastic container. |
| cooker | a machine for cooking food, with an oven and places on top for pans | We bought a new gas cooker. |
| cooler | a box that keeps food and drinks cold | We took a cooler to the beach. |
| cross | a mark (x); also the shape of two lines crossing | Put a cross next to the wrong answers. |
| cupboard | a piece of furniture with doors and shelves, for keeping things in | The cups are in the cupboard. |