Things and objects 2
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 |
|---|---|---|
| corridor | a long passage in a building | Her office is at the end of the corridor. |
| costume | special clothes for a play or party | She wore a witch costume. |
| cottage | a small house in the countryside | They rent a cottage by the sea. |
| counter | a long table in a shop or bank where customers are served | Pay at the counter. |
| cuff | the end part of a sleeve | The cuffs of his shirt were dirty. |
| cursor | the moving mark on a computer screen | Move the cursor to the top. |
| cybercafe | a café where you can use computers and the internet | I checked my email at a cybercafe. |
| cyberspace | the world of the internet | Information travels quickly in cyberspace. |
| deck | the floor of a ship; also a set of cards | We stood on the deck of the ship. |
| decoration | something that makes a place look nicer | We put up Christmas decorations. |
| denim | strong blue cotton cloth used for jeans | She wore a denim jacket. |
| dock | a place where ships are loaded and repaired | The ship is in the dock. |
| doorway | the space where a door opens | She stood in the doorway. |
| dorm | a student residence (informal) | I lived in a dorm in my first year. |
| dormitory | a large room for sleeping; also a student residence | The school dormitory sleeps 20 girls. |
| dose | an amount of medicine taken at one time | Take one dose every six hours. |
| drapery | cloth hanging in folds, like curtains | The room had heavy velvet drapery. |
| duplicate | an exact copy | I need a duplicate of this key. |
| duplication | copying; also doing the same work twice | We want to avoid duplication of work. |
| embassy | the office of a country's official representative in another country | Go to the embassy for a visa. |
| explosive | a substance that can explode | The police found explosives. |
| export | selling goods to another country; also the goods | Coffee is the main export. |
| fabric | cloth | The fabric is very soft. |
| ferryboat | a ferry | We crossed the lake by ferryboat. |
| firearm | a gun | He was arrested for carrying a firearm. |
| fireplace | an open place in a wall for a fire | We sat by the fireplace. |
| frigate | a fast warship | The navy sent a frigate. |
| gateway | an entrance with a gate; also a way to reach something | Education is the gateway to success. |
| gear | equipment for an activity; also a part of an engine that controls speed | Bring your camping gear. |
| gravestone | a stone on a grave with the name of the dead person | We read the names on the gravestones. |
| handicraft | objects made by hand with skill | She sells local handicrafts. |
| handrail | a bar you hold when you go up or down stairs | Hold the handrail. |
| hard drive | the part of a computer that stores information | My hard drive is full. |
| hardware | the physical parts of a computer; also tools and equipment | The problem is with the hardware. |
| harrow | a farm tool that breaks up soil | The tractor pulled a harrow. |
| headquarters | the main office of an organization | The company's headquarters are in London. |