Things and objects 4
35 English words (level B1) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| platform | the place in a station where you get on a train; also a raised stage | The train leaves from platform 3. |
| plug | the thing at the end of a wire that connects a machine to electricity | Put the plug in the socket. |
| pole | a long thin stick; also the most northern or southern point of the earth | They explored the North Pole. |
| pot | a round container for cooking or for plants | Put the pot on the stove. |
| pottery | pots and dishes made from clay | She makes pottery as a hobby. |
| prison | a building where criminals are kept | He spent five years in prison. |
| pub | a bar where people drink and sometimes eat (British English) | Let's meet at the pub. |
| public transport | buses, trains and trams that everyone can use | I always use public transport. |
| pullover | a warm piece of clothing you pull over your head | Wear a pullover. It's cold. |
| pump | a machine that moves liquid or air | I need a pump for my bike tyres. |
| purse | a small bag for money; also a handbag (American English) | She took some coins from her purse. |
| rail | a bar to hold on to; also the metal track for trains | Hold the rail on the stairs. |
| railroad | a railway (American English) | The railroad crosses the desert. |
| railway | the track that trains travel on; also the train system | The railway station is near. |
| razor | a sharp tool for removing hair | He shaves with an electric razor. |
| recording | sounds or pictures that have been recorded | Listen to the recording. |
| remote control | a device for controlling a TV or machine from a distance | Where's the remote control? |
| roadside | the area next to a road | They stopped at the roadside. |
| robot | a machine that can do work by itself | Robots build cars in this factory. |
| round | one stage of a competition; also drinks bought for a group | Our team lost in the first round. |
| runway | the long road where planes take off and land | The plane waited on the runway. |
| sandal | an open summer shoe | She wore sandals on the beach. |
| satellite | a machine that goes around the earth in space; also a moon | We have satellite TV. |
| saucepan | a deep round pan with a handle | Boil the milk in a saucepan. |
| sculpture | a work of art made by shaping stone, wood or metal | There's a sculpture in the garden. |
| shelter | a place that protects from weather or danger | We found shelter from the rain. |
| sidewalk | the path at the side of a street for people to walk on (American English) | Walk on the sidewalk. |
| silk | a soft, smooth, expensive cloth | She wore a silk scarf. |
| skyscraper | a very tall building | New York has many skyscrapers. |
| sleeve | the part of clothing that covers your arm | The shirt has short sleeves. |
| snowboard | a wide board for moving down snow | I rented a snowboard. |
| souvenir | something you buy to remember a place | I bought a souvenir in Paris. |
| stall | a table or small shop in a market | She runs a fruit stall. |
| stripe | a long line of colour | The shirt has blue and white stripes. |
| studio | a room where an artist works or where films and music are made; also a small flat | The band is in the recording studio. |