A110 words · Beginner

Discoveries & Inventions vocabulary — A1

Simple words for everyday inventions, such as camera, radio and television, plus clock, lamp and wheel. Everyday objects learners meet when talking about how things work.

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camera
/ˈkæmərə/
A device you use to take pictures and films.
Example: Don't forget your camera for the trip.
radio
/ˈreɪdiˌoʊ/
A device that plays music and talking that comes through the air.
Example: Turn the radio up, I love this song.
television
/ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/
A big box with a screen in the home for watching shows.
Example: We bought a new television for the living room.
clock
/klɑk/
A thing on a wall that shows you the time.
Example: The clock in the kitchen is ten minutes fast.
lamp
/læmp/
A thing you switch on to make light in a room.
Example: She turned on the lamp to read her book.
machine
/məˈʃin/
A thing with moving parts that does a job for people.
Example: This machine makes coffee in ten seconds.
fan
/fæn/
A machine with blades that turn to move the air and cool you.
Example: Please switch the fan on, it's really hot.
wheel
/wil/
A round part that turns to make a car or bike move.
Example: The front wheel of my bike is loose.
glasses
/ˈɡlæsəz/
Two pieces of special glass that you wear on your face to see better.
Example: I can't read the menu without my glasses.
watch
/wɑtʃ/
A small clock that you wear on your arm.
Example: My watch stopped, so I was late for class.