ESL House Vocabulary Worksheets

Twelve words for the parts of a house, garage to chimney, each to match to its meaning.

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NameDateMade at homeroomtools.comDraw a line from each one on the left to its partner on the right.House wordshouseroomgaragebasementatticclosetbalconyyardwallfloorceilingchimneythe top inside surface of a room,over your heada pipe that leads smoke from afire out above the roofthe space at the top of a house,right below the roofa part of a building with walls, afloor and a ceilinga platform that extends from abuilding, outside a windowa building, or part of one, where acar is keptthe floor of a building that isbelow the grounda small room for storing clothesor things for the homethe flat bottom of a room, whichyou walk onone of the upright sides of abuilding or of a rooma building made for people to liveinthe land around a house, oftencovered with grass
NameDateMade at homeroomtools.comDraw a line from each one on the left to its partner on the right.House wordsAnswer keyhouseroomgaragebasementatticclosetbalconyyardwallfloorceilingchimneythe top inside surface of a room,over your heada pipe that leads smoke from afire out above the roofthe space at the top of a house,right below the roofa part of a building with walls, afloor and a ceilinga platform that extends from abuilding, outside a windowa building, or part of one, where acar is keptthe floor of a building that isbelow the grounda small room for storing clothesor things for the homethe flat bottom of a room, whichyou walk onone of the upright sides of abuilding or of a rooma building made for people to liveinthe land around a house, oftencovered with grass
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Around the house 12

  • attic The space at the top of a house, right below the roof. The attic is hot in summer.
  • balcony A platform that extends from a building, outside a window. She has plants on her balcony.
  • basement The floor of a building that is below the ground. Our bikes are in the basement.
  • ceiling The top inside surface of a room, over your head. The ceiling is white.
  • chimney A pipe that leads smoke from a fire out above the roof. Smoke comes out of the chimney.
  • closet A small room for storing clothes or things for the home. My coat is in the closet.
  • floor The flat bottom of a room, which you walk on. The cat sleeps on the floor.
  • garage A building, or part of one, where a car is kept. The car is in the garage.
  • house A building made for people to live in. Our house has a blue door.
  • room A part of a building with walls, a floor and a ceiling. This room is very bright.
  • wall One of the upright sides of a building or of a room. There is a clock on the wall.
  • yard The land around a house, often covered with grass. The dog runs in the yard.
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Furniture and furnishings 12

  • armchair A chair with a rest on each side for your arms. He reads in the armchair.
  • blanket A large, heavy cloth that keeps you warm in bed. This blanket is very warm.
  • chair A seat for one person, with a back and legs. This chair is not comfortable.
  • clock A device on a wall or table that shows the time of day. The clock says six.
  • curtain A sheet of cloth hung at a window to keep out light. I open the curtain in the morning.
  • drawer An open box that slides in and out of a piece of furniture. The socks are in the top drawer.
  • mattress The thick soft pad that you lie on to sleep. The new mattress is firm.
  • pillow A soft cushion that holds up your head in bed. I sleep with one pillow.
  • rug A piece of thick cloth that covers part of a floor. There is a round rug by the bed.
  • shelf A flat board fixed to a wall, for holding things. The cups are on the top shelf.
  • stool A seat for one person with no back and no arms. She sits on a stool to play the piano.
  • table Furniture with a flat top that stands on legs. We eat at the table.

In the kitchen 12

  • cupboard A cabinet with shelves, for keeping dishes or food. The plates are in the cupboard.
  • dishwasher A machine that washes the dishes. The dishwasher is full.
  • faucet A fitting that controls the flow of water into a sink. The faucet is dripping.
  • freezer A machine that stores food at a temperature below freezing. There is ice cream in the freezer.
  • kettle A container with a lid, used to boil water for hot drinks. The kettle is hot.
  • microwave An oven that heats food using waves of energy. I heat my lunch in the microwave.
  • oven A closed space that gets hot inside, used for baking. The bread is in the oven.
  • pan A wide, flat container with one long handle, for cooking. She fries an egg in the pan.
  • refrigerator A machine that keeps food cold and fresh. The milk is in the refrigerator.
  • sink A basin that holds water for washing dishes or hands. The dishes are in the sink.
  • stove A device with hot plates on top, for heating food in pans. The pot is on the stove.
  • toaster An electric device that toasts slices of bread. The toaster is next to the sink.

In the bathroom 12

  • bathtub A large tub that holds water for a person to wash in. The bathtub is full of warm water.
  • comb A thin tool with a line of teeth, pulled through the hair. He keeps a comb in his pocket.
  • hairbrush A brush used to smooth and untangle the hair. She cannot find her hairbrush.
  • mirror A smooth piece of glass in which you see yourself. I look in the mirror.
  • shampoo A liquid soap for washing your hair. The shampoo is on the shelf.
  • shower A device that sprays water down on you so you can wash. The shower has hot water.
  • soap A product that you use with water to wash yourself clean. The soap smells like lemon.
  • toilet A bowl with a seat that uses water to flush away waste. The toilet is next to the sink.
  • toilet paper Paper on a roll, used to clean yourself at the toilet. There is more toilet paper in the cupboard.
  • toothbrush A small brush for cleaning your teeth. My toothbrush is green.
  • toothpaste A paste put on a brush to clean the teeth. We need more toothpaste.
  • towel A cloth for drying yourself after you wash. This towel is still wet.

How this list was compiled: Word list chosen for this site on 2026-10-09. Each meaning is written in our own words, with common words a beginner knows, and was checked that day against the entry for the word in Wiktionary, the free dictionary (https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ followed by the word), whose text is under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license. The meaning of microwave follows the entry for microwave oven. The example sentence after each meaning is our own. Licence: own work

How it works

These ESL house vocabulary worksheets begin around the house: garage, basement, attic, closet, yard and seven more, each matched to a plain meaning. Furniture, the kitchen and the bathroom fill three more sheets.

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Four sheets, from the yard to the bathroom

Around the house names the building and its parts, floor and ceiling to chimney. Furniture and furnishings has table, shelf, drawer, rug, curtain and clock. In the kitchen goes from refrigerator to dishwasher, and In the bathroom from shower to toothpaste.

Words that are easy to mix up

The meanings tell near neighbors apart. A chair has a back and legs, a stool has no back and no arms, and an armchair has a rest on each side for your arms. A pillow holds up your head, a mattress is the pad you lie on, and a blanket keeps you warm.

  • Kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and living room are in The house set of the ESL vocabulary worksheet.
  • Yard and faucet are American words. Type the British ones, garden and tap, as word = meaning and the sheet prints yours instead.

Questions and answers

What are the parts of a house in English?

Every room has walls, a floor and a ceiling. Below the ground is the basement, and at the top, right below the roof, is the attic. Outside are the chimney, the garage and the yard.

What is the difference between a stove and an oven?

A stove heats food in pans on the hot plates on its top. An oven is a closed space that gets hot inside and is used for baking. Both are on the kitchen sheet.

Can I save the house vocabulary worksheet as a PDF?

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