headphones
/ˈhɛdˌfoʊnz/A pair of small speakers you wear on your ears to listen to music privately.
Example: I never leave the house without my headphones.
B112 words · Intermediate
Personal Belongings vocabulary — B1
Personal Belongings vocabulary for describing possessions precisely, including headphones, briefcase, handbag and identification — the words used when reporting one of them missing.
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12briefcase
/ˈbrifˌkeɪs/A rectangular bag used to carry documents, often for work.
Example:
He carried his laptop in a leather briefcase.
handbag
/ˈhændˌbæɡ/A carried accessory used by a woman for personal items such as a purse and phone.
Example:
She keeps her keys at the bottom of her handbag.
accessory
/ækˈsɛsəri/An extra item worn or carried to complete an outfit, such as jewellery or a bag.
Example:
A good bag can be the perfect accessory.
keyring
A small loop of metal that holds several keys together.
Example:
He attached a little charm to his keyring.
lanyard
/ˈlænjərd/A cord worn around the neck, often used to hold an ID card or keys.
Example:
Staff must wear their lanyard at all times.
luggage
/ˈlʌɡədʒ/The bags and cases you take with you when you travel.
Example:
We checked our luggage in at the airport.
possessions
/pəˈzɛʃənz/The things that a person owns.
Example:
She lost all her possessions in the fire.
identification
/aɪˌdɛntəfəˈkeɪʃən/An official document that proves who you are.
Example:
You'll need photo identification to collect the parcel.
strap
/stræp/A narrow band used to carry or fasten something.
Example:
The strap on the bag broke halfway up the hill.
pouch
/paʊtʃ/A small soft bag for carrying something.
Example:
The camera lives in a padded pouch inside the case.
case
/keɪs/A container made to protect something you carry.
Example:
The glasses live in a hard case at the bottom of the bag.
