Things and objects 1
36 English words (level B2) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| aircraft | a plane or helicopter | The aircraft landed safely. |
| altar | a holy table in a church or temple | The couple stood at the altar. |
| amplifier | a machine that makes sound louder | He plugged his guitar into the amplifier. |
| anchor | a heavy metal object that keeps a boat in one place; also a TV news presenter | The ship dropped anchor. |
| assembly | a meeting of many people; also putting parts together | The school has assembly every morning. |
| ax | a tool with a heavy blade for cutting wood | He chopped wood with an ax. |
| backyard | the garden behind a house (American English) | The kids are playing in the backyard. |
| barbershop | a shop where men get their hair cut | He goes to the barbershop every month. |
| barn | a large farm building for animals or crops | The horses are in the barn. |
| barometer | an instrument that measures air pressure to predict weather | The barometer shows a storm is coming. |
| barrier | something that stops people passing; also a problem that prevents progress | Language can be a barrier. |
| bathhouse | a public building with baths | We visited an old Turkish bathhouse. |
| bikini | a two-piece swimsuit for women | She wore a red bikini. |
| birdcage | a cage for a bird | The parrot sat in its birdcage. |
| bombard | an early kind of cannon; also an old wind instrument | The museum displays a medieval bombard. |
| bomber | a plane that drops bombs; also a person who puts a bomb somewhere | The bomber flew over the city. |
| bookmark | a piece of paper to mark your page; also a saved website link | I lost my bookmark. |
| booth | a small closed space, like a phone booth; also a table with seats in a restaurant | We sat in a booth by the window. |
| brewery | a place where beer is made | We toured a local brewery. |
| bumper | the bar at the front and back of a car | The car's bumper was damaged. |
| cabinet | a cupboard with shelves; also the main ministers of a government | The cabinet met today. |
| cane | a stick for helping you walk; also the stem of some plants | My grandfather walks with a cane. |
| cannonball | a heavy metal ball shot from a cannon | The cannonball hit the castle wall. |
| cardigan | a wool jacket with buttons | She wore a blue cardigan. |
| cathedral | a large important church | We visited the cathedral. |
| ceiling | the inside top surface of a room | There's a spider on the ceiling. |
| cellar | a room under a house, often for storing things | We keep wine in the cellar. |
| cello | a large string instrument you hold between your knees | He plays the cello. |
| chimney | a pipe that takes smoke from a fire out of a building | Smoke came from the chimney. |
| circuit | a path for electricity; also a track for racing | There's a fault in the electrical circuit. |
| circuitry | a system of electrical circuits | The circuitry inside the phone is very complex. |
| classic | a book, film or song of high quality that people enjoy for a long time | This film is a classic. |
| clothing | clothes | Bring warm clothing. |
| compress | a cloth pressed on the body to reduce pain or swelling | Put a cold compress on your ankle. |
| cone | a shape with a round base and a point; also a holder for ice cream | I'd like an ice cream cone. |
| cornet | a brass instrument like a small trumpet; also an ice cream cone (British) | He plays the cornet in a band. |