Home & Daily Life Vocabulary

Master words for household items and everyday activities

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Learn Home & Daily Life Vocabulary

Expand your vocabulary for household items, furniture, appliances, and daily routines. Essential words for talking about your home in English.

Refrigerator
/rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ə.reɪ.tər/
An appliance that keeps food and drinks cold and fresh
"Please put the milk in the refrigerator."
Bed
/bed/
A piece of furniture for sleeping on
"I make my bed every morning."
Shower
/ˈʃaʊ.ər/
A device that sprays water for washing your body
"I take a shower every morning."
Sofa / Couch
/ˈsoʊ.fə/ /kaʊtʃ/
A long, comfortable seat for two or more people
"We're sitting on the sofa watching TV."
Stove
/stoʊv/
An appliance for cooking food using heat
"I'm cooking dinner on the stove."
Cleaning
/ˈkliː.nɪŋ/
The activity of making something free from dirt
"I do the cleaning every Saturday morning."

Vocabulary by Room

Essential items and vocabulary for each room in your home

Kitchen

  • • Refrigerator / Fridge
  • • Stove / Oven
  • • Microwave
  • • Dishwasher
  • • Sink
  • • Cupboard / Cabinet

Bedroom

  • • Bed
  • • Pillow
  • • Blanket / Comforter
  • • Wardrobe / Closet
  • • Dresser
  • • Nightstand

Bathroom

  • • Shower
  • • Bathtub
  • • Toilet
  • • Sink
  • • Mirror
  • • Towel

Living Room

  • • Sofa / Couch
  • • Television / TV
  • • Coffee Table
  • • Armchair
  • • Bookshelf
  • • Lamp

Learning Tips

Effective strategies to master home and daily life vocabulary

Label Your Home

Put sticky notes with English names on furniture and items around your house. See them daily to reinforce vocabulary.

Room-by-Room Learning

Focus on one room at a time. Master kitchen vocabulary before moving to bedroom, then bathroom, etc.

Describe Your Routine

Practice describing your daily activities in English. Use present simple to talk about regular habits and routines.

Use Visual Flashcards

Create flashcards with pictures of household items. Review them regularly to strengthen word-image associations.

Shopping Lists in English

Write your shopping lists in English. Include household items, cleaning supplies, and home essentials.

Watch Home Shows

English home improvement and cooking shows expose you to household vocabulary in natural contexts.

Daily Routine Phrases

Common expressions for talking about your day

Morning Routine

  • • Wake up
  • • Get out of bed
  • • Take a shower
  • • Brush my teeth
  • • Get dressed
  • • Have breakfast

Housework

  • • Do the dishes
  • • Do the laundry
  • • Vacuum the carpet
  • • Mop the floor
  • • Take out the trash
  • • Make the bed

Evening Routine

  • • Prepare dinner
  • • Eat dinner
  • • Watch TV / Relax
  • • Brush my teeth
  • • Go to bed
  • • Fall asleep

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