Things and objects 5
34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| submarine | a ship that can travel under water | The submarine stayed under water for weeks. |
| sundial | an old device that shows the time by the sun's shadow | There's a sundial in the garden. |
| surface | the top or outside part of something | The surface of the table is smooth. |
| sweatshirt | a warm cotton top with long sleeves | He wore a grey sweatshirt. |
| switch | a button that turns electricity on or off; also a change | Where's the light switch? |
| sword | a weapon with a long sharp metal blade | The knight held a sword. |
| tablet | a small piece of medicine; also a flat computer with a touch screen | Take two tablets after meals. |
| tank | a large container for liquid or gas; also a heavy army vehicle | The car has a full tank of petrol. |
| tent | a shelter of cloth that you sleep in when camping | We put up the tent. |
| terminal | a building at an airport or station; also a computer screen | Our flight leaves from Terminal 2. |
| tile | a flat piece used to cover floors, walls or roofs | The bathroom has blue tiles. |
| tobacco | dried leaves used for smoking | Tobacco is bad for your health. |
| toothpaste | a paste for cleaning teeth | We need more toothpaste. |
| total | the whole amount | That's a total of 50 euros. |
| transport | ways of travelling, like buses and trains; also moving goods | The city has good public transport. |
| transportation | moving people or goods; also vehicles (American English) | The price includes transportation. |
| trigger | the part of a gun you pull to fire; also something that causes an event | Stress can be a trigger for headaches. |
| trumpet | a brass instrument you blow into | He plays the trumpet in a jazz band. |
| turtle | an animal with a hard shell that lives in or near water | We saw a sea turtle. |
| underpants | underwear that covers the bottom | He packed socks and underpants. |
| upstairs | the upper floor of a building | The upstairs needs painting. |
| vehicle | a car, bus or other machine for transport | No vehicles are allowed in the park. |
| wagon | a vehicle with four wheels pulled by horses; also part of a train for goods | The horses pulled the wagon. |
| wardrobe | a tall cupboard for clothes; also all your clothes | Hang your shirts in the wardrobe. |
| washbowl | a basin for washing your hands and face | There's a washbowl in the bedroom. |
| weapon | a thing used to hurt or kill, like a gun or knife | The police found a weapon. |
| webcam | a camera on a computer for video calls | Turn on your webcam. |
| windscreen | the front window of a car (British English) | There's a crack in the windscreen. |
| wire | a long thin piece of metal; also an electrical cable | Don't touch that wire. |
| workplace | the place where you work | Safety in the workplace is important. |
| workshop | a room for making or repairing things; also a group learning session | I attended a writing workshop. |
| wrap | thin bread rolled around a filling; also a piece of cloth for the shoulders | I had a chicken wrap for lunch. |
| wrapping | paper or plastic used to cover something | Remove the wrapping. |
| wristwatch | a watch you wear on your wrist | He looked at his wristwatch. |