wood
/wʊd/The hard brown stuff that trees are made of, used for tables and doors.
Example: This table is made of solid wood.
A110 words · Beginner
Materials & Substances vocabulary — A1
Materials vocabulary such as wood, glass, metal and stone, plus paper, sand and cloth. Everyday words for describing what objects are made of.
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10glass
/ɡlæs/The hard clear stuff that windows and bottles are made from.
Example:
Careful, the glass in that door is broken.
metal
/ˈmɛtəl/The hard shiny stuff that keys and spoons are made from.
Example:
The door handle is cold metal.
paper
/ˈpeɪpər/The thin white stuff you write on or wrap things in.
Example:
Have you got a piece of paper?
stone
/stoʊn/A small hard piece of rock that you find on the ground.
Example:
He threw a stone into the lake.
sand
/sænd/The soft yellow stuff on a beach, made of tiny bits of rock.
Example:
The sand was too hot for my feet.
air
/ɛr/The stuff all around us that we breathe but cannot see.
Example:
Open a window, we need fresh air.
wool
/wʊl/A soft, warm material made from the hair of sheep.
Example:
Her winter coat is made of thick wool.
leather
/ˈlɛðər/A strong material made from animal skin, used to make shoes, bags, and jackets.
Example:
He wore a leather jacket to the concert.
cloth
/klɔθ/Material made by weaving threads together, used for making things to wear or use at home.
Example:
She wiped the table with a soft cloth.
