Things and objects 1
21 English words (level C1) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| appliance | a machine used in the home, like a fridge | We sell kitchen appliances. |
| aquarium | a glass tank for fish; also a building where you can see sea animals | We visited the city aquarium. |
| blockbuster | a very successful film or book | The film was a summer blockbuster. |
| bouquet | a bunch of flowers arranged nicely | The bride carried a bouquet of roses. |
| buzzer | a device that makes a buzzing sound | Press the buzzer to enter. |
| canoe | a light narrow boat moved with a paddle | We went down the river in a canoe. |
| cloak | a long coat without sleeves; also something that hides | He wore a black cloak. |
| darkroom | a dark room for developing photos | He developed the film in the darkroom. |
| dispensary | a place where medicines are given out | Get your pills from the dispensary. |
| elastic | a material that stretches | The trousers have elastic at the waist. |
| fiddle | a violin (informal); also a dishonest trick (British informal) | He plays the fiddle. |
| fixture | something fixed in a building, like a bath; also a sports match | The house is sold with all fixtures. |
| flask | a bottle that keeps drinks hot or cold | I took a flask of tea. |
| gadget | a small clever device | He loves electronic gadgets. |
| gem | a precious stone; also something or someone very special | This restaurant is a hidden gem. |
| gig | a live music performance (informal); also a short job | The band has a gig tonight. |
| hanging | killing someone by hanging; also a cloth hung on a wall | The castle walls had old hangings. |
| jersey | a sports shirt; also a sweater | He wore his team's jersey. |
| launch | starting or introducing something new; also sending a rocket | The product launch is next week. |
| lavatory | a toilet (formal) | Where is the lavatory? |
| orchard | an area of fruit trees | We picked apples in the orchard. |