B214 words · Upper-intermediate

The Home vocabulary — B2

The Home vocabulary for bathroom fittings and furniture, including limescale, drainpipe, mattress and flat-pack — the room described in the language of a catalogue or a builder's quote.

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toiletries
/ˈtɔɪlətriz/
The things you use to wash and look after your body, such as shampoo and soap.
Example: I packed my toiletries in a clear plastic bag.
limescale
A hard, chalky substance that builds up where hard water has been.
Example: Limescale had turned the tap white.
clog
/klɑɡ/
To block a pipe or drain so that liquid cannot pass through.
Example: Long hair can easily clog the drain.
drainpipe
A tube that carries water away from a building, usually down an outside wall.
Example: Rainwater runs down the drainpipe outside.
mattress
/ˈmætrəs/
The thick soft part of a bed that you lie on, resting inside the frame.
Example: We finally bought a new mattress and I sleep much better.
sturdy
/ˈstɜrdi/
Strong, well made, and not likely to break or fall over.
Example: We need a sturdy table that can take the weight.
flat-pack
Furniture sold in pieces inside boxes, for you to put together yourself at home.
Example: It took us two hours to build the flat-pack wardrobe.
freestanding
/ˈfriˌstændɪŋ/
Not fixed to a wall, so it can be placed on its own anywhere in a room.
Example: We bought a freestanding bookcase instead of built-in shelves.
veneer
/vəˈnɪr/
A thin layer of good-quality wood covering a cheaper material underneath.
Example: The table has a walnut veneer over plain wood.
ergonomic
/ˌɜrɡəˈnɑmɪk/
Designed to be comfortable and to support the body well.
Example: We bought an ergonomic chair for the home office.
minimalist
/ˈmɪnəməlɪst/
Simple in style, with little decoration or unnecessary furniture.
Example: Their flat has a minimalist look, with just a sofa and one table.
compact
/ˈkɑmpækt/
Taking up only a small amount of space.
Example: This compact desk is perfect for a small bedroom.
bulky
/ˈbʌlki/
Large and heavy, and often difficult to move.
Example: The old wardrobe was too bulky to fit through the door.
footrest
Something positioned low down for you to place your legs on while sitting.
Example: The office chair has a small footrest attached.