Hometown & Housing

20 words

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   gardennoun/ˈɡɑːdn/

   a small area of ground near a house where plants, flowers or vegetables are grown

   “We grow tomatoes and herbs in the back garden every summer.”

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   furnishedadjective/ˈfɜː.nɪʃt/

   Provided with furniture; describes a room or property that already has essential furniture.

   “I'm looking for a furnished flat because I don't have my own furniture.”

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   garagenoun/ˈɡærɑːʒ/

   a building or indoor area for parking or storing vehicles

   “He keeps his bike in the garage when it's raining.”

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   spaciousadjective/ˈspeɪʃəs/

   Having a lot of room; large and roomy (used to describe rooms, buildings, or areas).

   “Their new flat is really spacious compared to our old place.”

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   housingnoun/ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

   homes or buildings for people to live in, or the system of providing them.

   “Affordable housing is a major political issue in many countries.”

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   drivewaynoun/ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

   a private road leading from the street to a house or garage where vehicles are parked

   “There's enough space on the driveway for two cars.”

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   outskirtsnoun/ˈaʊt.skɜːts/

   The outer parts or edges of a town or city, often less central and more residential or industrial.

   “They live on the outskirts of the city and commute every day.”

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   propertynoun/ˈprɒpəti/

   a building or area of land, or something owned by someone; real estate.

   “They decided to sell the property and move closer to work.”

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   atticnoun/ˈætɪk/

   the space or room just below the roof of a house, often used for storage

   “We store old boxes and holiday decorations in the attic.”

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    detachedadjective/dɪˈtætʃt/

    Standing alone; not joined to another building (often used for houses).

    “They bought a detached house with a large garden.”

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    neighbournoun/ˈneɪbə/

    a person who lives near or next to your home

    “My neighbour often waters my plants when I'm away.”

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    furniturenoun/ˈfɜːnɪtʃə(r)/

    movable objects in a room or building, such as tables, chairs, and beds.

    “We need new furniture for the living room.”

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    basementnoun/ˈbeɪsmənt/

    a room or set of rooms below ground level in a building, often used for storage or extra space

    “They turned the damp basement into a home cinema after waterproofing it.”

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    appliancenoun/əˈplaɪəns/

    a device or machine, especially one used in the home

    “I need to buy a new kitchen appliance, probably a microwave.”

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    cottagenoun/ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

    a small simple house, especially in the countryside

    “We stayed in a cosy cottage by the seaside for a week.”

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    terracedadjective/ˈterəst/

    Joined together in a row of similar houses that share side walls.

    “Most houses in that area are terraced, so parking can be difficult.”

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    homeownernoun/ˈhəʊmˌəʊnər/

    A person who owns the home they live in, rather than renting it.

    “As a homeowner, she is responsible for all maintenance costs.”

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    leasenoun/verb/liːs/

    a legal agreement that lets someone use a property for a period of time in exchange for payment; to grant such an agreement.

    “We signed a three-year lease on the shop.”

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    studionoun/ˈstjuːdiəʊ/

    a small living space with one main room that combines living and sleeping areas; also a workspace for artists.

    “He moved into a small studio near the university.”

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    balconynoun/ˈbælkəni/

    a platform projecting from the wall of a building, with a railing, usually accessible from an upper-floor room.

    “We had coffee on the balcony and watched the traffic below.”