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Word List: Living room - list 2
- clock, clocks [klɒk]
(noun) - Definition:
- an instrument used to measure or keep track of time
- Example:
- They have a very old clock on the wall of their living room.
- wall clock, wall clocks
(noun) - Definition:
- a clock mounted on a wall
- Example:
- The couple had no wall clocks in their apartment.
- fireplace, fireplaces ['faɪə(ɹ)pleɪs]
(noun) - Definition:
- an open hearth for holding a fire at the base of a chimney
- Example:
- The living room was so cozy due to the fireplace.
- candle, candles [ˈkændl]
(noun) - Definition:
- a light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin
- Example:
- To create a warm atmosphere, she lit a couple of candles.
- candlelight [ˈkændllaɪt]
(uncountable noun) - Definition:
- the light emitted by a candle
- Example:
- The woman loves candlelight dinners.
- light a candle
(Chunk) - Example:
- He couldn't find the lighter to light the candles.
- flowerpot, flowerpots [ˈflaʊɜrpɑt]
(noun) - Definition:
- a container in which plants are grown
- Example:
- The flowerpot was too small for the growing plant.
- fish tank, fish tanks
(noun) - Definition:
- a container, usually made out of glass or acrylic, specifically designed for holding water and marine life
- Example:
- Cleaning a fish tank is a lot of work!
- vase, vases [vɑːz]
(noun) - Definition:
- a container used mainly for displaying fresh, dried, or artificial flowers
- Example:
- She put the roses into a white vase.
- comfortable [kʌmfərtəbəl]
(adjective) - Definition:
- providing comfort and ease
- Example:
- This is the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in.
- Synonym(s):cosy
- Antonym(s):comfortless, uncomfortable
- carpet, carpets [ˈcɑrpɪt]
(noun) - Definition:
- a fabric used as a complete floor covering
- Example:
- The child spilled his drink on the carpet.
- central heating, central heatings
(noun) - Definition:
- any of various heating systems in which a central source of heat is used to distribute heat (and sometimes hot water) throughout a building in a controlled manner
- Example:
- The apartment building had a central heating.
- radiator, radiators [ˈreɪ.diˌeɪ.tɚ]
(noun) - Definition:
- a finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room
- Example:
- Don't touch the radiator, it's quite hot!
- curtain, curtains [ˈkɜː(r)tən]
(noun) - Definition:
- a piece of cloth covering a window to keep the sun from shining inside
- Example:
- At night they usually close the curtains in the living room.
Source: http://www.learning-english-online.net/areas/vocabulary/private-life/private-environment/rooms/living-room/list-2/
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