In English, common room words describe parts of a home by function. A "kitchen" is where people cook and prepare food. A "bedroom" is where people sleep. A "bathroom" is where people use the toilet, wash, or shower. A "living room" is where people relax or gather. A "dining room" is where people eat meals.

Word/Phrase	Definition
kitchen	A room for cooking and preparing food.
bedroom	A room for sleeping.
bathroom	A room for washing or using the toilet.
living room	A room for relaxing or gathering.
dining room	A room for eating meals.

Furniture words name the main items people use in a home. A "chair" is for sitting. A "table" is a flat surface for placing things or eating. A "sofa" or "couch" is a long seat for several people. A "bed" is for sleeping. A "desk" is for working or studying.

Word/Phrase	Definition
chair	A seat for one person.
table	A flat surface for things or meals.
sofa	A long seat for two or more people.
bed	A piece of furniture for sleeping.
desk	A table for working or studying.

Storage furniture holds or organizes items in a home. A "wardrobe" is for hanging or storing clothes. A "closet" is a small space or cupboard for clothes or other things. A "cabinet" is a cupboard with doors, often used in kitchens or bathrooms. A "drawer" is a sliding box in furniture for small items. A "shelf" is a flat board fixed to a wall or furniture for placing objects.

Word/Phrase	Definition
wardrobe	A large piece of furniture for storing clothes.
closet	A small room or space for storage.
cabinet	A cupboard with doors for storage.
drawer	A sliding box in furniture for keeping things.
shelf	A flat surface fixed for placing objects.

Appliance words name machines commonly found in homes. A "fridge" or "refrigerator" keeps food cold. An "oven" bakes or roasts food. A "stove" or "cooker" heats food, often with burners. A "microwave" heats food quickly with microwave energy. A "washing machine" cleans clothes.

Word/Phrase	Definition
fridge	A machine that keeps food cold.
oven	A machine for baking or roasting food.
stove	A machine for heating or cooking food.
microwave	A machine that quickly heats food.
washing machine	A machine that washes clothes.

Fixtures are permanent or built-in parts of a home. A "sink" is a basin with a tap for water and a drain. A "toilet" is a fixture for disposing of waste. A "shower" is a place where water falls from above for washing the body. A "bathtub" is a large container for sitting or lying while washing. A "lamp" provides light and can be moved, but is often grouped with fixtures in everyday language.

Word/Phrase	Definition
sink	A basin with a tap for water.
toilet	A fixture for disposing of waste.
shower	A place where water falls from above for washing.
bathtub	A large container for washing the body.
lamp	A device that provides light.

Household item words cover common objects used daily in a home. A "blanket" provides warmth, usually on a bed or sofa. A "pillow" supports the head, usually on a bed. A "curtain" covers a window. A "carpet" covers a floor, often in a room. A "mirror" reflects images and is often found in bedrooms or bathrooms.

Word/Phrase	Definition
blanket	A cover that provides warmth.
pillow	A soft support for the head.
curtain	A cloth that covers a window.
carpet	A thick fabric that covers a floor.
mirror	A surface that reflects images.

English uses different words for the same household concepts in different regions. In the United States, "apartment" is common for a rented home in a building, and "closet" is common for a built-in storage space. In the United Kingdom, "flat" is common for a rented home in a building, and "cupboard" is common for a storage space, especially in kitchens.

Region	Word/Phrase	Regional Definition
🇺🇸United States	apartment	A rented home in a building.
🇬🇧United Kingdom	flat	A rented home in a building.
🇺🇸United States	closet	A built-in storage space.
🇬🇧United Kingdom	cupboard	A storage space, especially in a kitchen.