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Kitchen Items & Cooking
Utensils · Appliances · Cookware · Cooking verbs · Describing food
🥄 Utensils & Tools
🔪knifeplural: knivesa sharp knife
🍴forkplural: forksa dinner fork
🥄spoonplural: spoonsa tablespoon
🍽️plateplural: platesa dinner plate
🥣bowlplural: bowlsa mixing bowl
🥃glassplural: glassesa drinking glass
☕mugplural: mugsa coffee mug
🫙jarplural: jarsa glass jar
🧊cutting boardplural: cutting boardsa wooden cutting board
🥘colanderplural: colandersdrain pasta
🍲potplural: potsa big pot
🥗ladleplural: ladlesserve with a ladle
🫕spatulaplural: spatulasflip with a spatula
🥄whiskplural: whiskswhisk the eggs
🍳frying panplural: frying pansa non-stick pan
🫙saucepanplural: saucepansheat in a saucepan
🔌 Appliances
❄️refrigeratoralso: fridgekeep food cold
🔥ovenplural: ovenspreheat the oven
📡microwaveplural: microwavesreheat quickly
🫖kettleplural: kettlesboil water
🥤blenderplural: blendersblend a smoothie
🍞toasterplural: toasterstoast bread
☕coffee makerplural: coffee makersbrew coffee
🚿kitchen sinkplural: sinkswash dishes
🔪 Cooking Verbs (Actions)
boil
Boil the water before adding pasta.
fry
Fry the onions in a little oil.
bake
Bake the cake at 180°C for 30 minutes.
roast
Roast the vegetables in the oven.
simmer
Let the sauce simmer on low heat.
chop
Chop the onions into small pieces.
dice
Dice the tomatoes evenly.
slice
Slice the bread thinly.
grate
Grate the cheese over the pasta.
peel
Peel the potatoes before boiling.
stir
Stir the soup every few minutes.
drain
Drain the pasta using a colander.
season
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
preheat
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
mix
Mix the flour, eggs, and milk together.
pour
Pour the batter into the tin.
💬 Describing Food (Adjectives)
spicymildsweet
soursaltyfresh
crispytendercreamy
richcrunchybitter
juicysavorytangy
lightgreasyplain
📝 Example Sentences
I chopped the onions on the cutting board and fried them in the frying pan.
She boiled water in the kettle and made a cup of tea.
He grated cheese over the pasta and seasoned it with salt and pepper.
The soup was simmering in the pot — it smelled amazing.
Preheat the oven to 180°C before you put the cake in.
She drained the pasta using a colander and mixed in the sauce.
Bathroom / Washroom
Toiletries · Fixtures · Daily grooming routine
🪥 Toiletries & Personal Care
🪥toothbrushplural: toothbrushesa soft toothbrush
🧴toothpasteuncountablea tube of toothpaste
🧴shampoouncountablea bottle of shampoo
🧴conditioneruncountableapply conditioner
🧼soapa bar of soapliquid / bar soap
🧴face washuncountablewash your face
🧴moisturizeruncountableapply after washing
🪒razorplural: razorsa safety razor
🧵dental flossuncountablefloss your teeth
🧻toilet papera roll of toilet paperalso: loo roll (UK)
🪮combplural: combscomb your hair
💈hairbrushplural: hairbrushesbrush your hair
💊deodorantuncountableapply deodorant
🧖towelplural: towelsa bath towel
🧺bath matplural: bath matsstep on the bath mat
⚖️weighing scaleplural: scalescheck your weight
🚽 Bathroom Fixtures
🚿showerplural: showerstake a shower
🛁bathtubalso: bath, tubfill the bathtub
🚽toiletplural: toiletsflush the toilet
🪣sinkplural: sinkswash your hands
🪞mirrorplural: mirrorslook in the mirror
🚰tap / faucetplural: tapsturn on the tap
🧴soap dispenserplural: dispenserspress for soap
🪝towel hookplural: hookshang your towel
🌅 Daily Grooming Routine (Verbs)
brush your teeth
I brush my teeth twice a day.
wash your face
She washes her face every morning.
take a shower
He takes a shower before breakfast.
have a bath
She had a long bath after work.
shave
He shaves every other day.
apply moisturizer
She applies moisturizer after washing.
floss
Do you floss every night?
comb / brush hair
He combs his hair before leaving.
dry off
She dried off with a towel.
flush the toilet
Always flush after use.
📝 Example Sentences
I brush my teeth with a soft toothbrush and floss every night.
She takes a shower, washes her face with face wash, and applies moisturizer every morning.
He shaves with a razor and a bit of soap.
The mirror was foggy after his long hot shower.
She ran out of shampoo and had to use conditioner only.
Bedroom
Furniture · Bedding · Clothing storage · Morning & night routines
🛏️ Furniture & Items
🛏️bedplural: bedsa double / single bed
🪑bedside tablealso: nightstandnext to the bed
💡lampplural: lampsa bedside lamp
🪞mirrorplural: mirrorsa full-length mirror
🚪wardrobealso: closet (US)hang clothes inside
🗄️dresseralso: chest of drawersfold clothes inside
⏰alarm clockplural: alarm clocksset the alarm
🪟curtainsalways pluralopen / close the curtains
🪟blindsalways pluralpull up the blinds
📚bookshelfplural: bookshelvesbooks on the shelf
🛌 Bedding
🛏️pillowplural: pillowsa soft pillow
🛏️pillowcaseplural: pillowcaseschange the pillowcase
🛏️bed sheetplural: sheetschange the sheets
🛏️blanketplural: blanketsa warm blanket
🛏️duvetalso: comforter (US)a thick duvet
🛏️duvet coverplural: duvet coversput on a new cover
🌙 Bedroom Routine (Verbs)
make the bed
I make the bed every morning.
set the alarm
She sets the alarm for 6:30 AM.
open / close the curtains
He opens the curtains to let in light.
hang up clothes
Hang your coat in the wardrobe.
fold clothes
She folds her clothes neatly.
change the sheets
I change the sheets every Sunday.
turn off the lamp
Turn off the lamp before you sleep.
air the room
Open the window to air the room.
📝 Example Sentences
I make the bed every morning and open the curtains to let in sunlight.
She set the alarm for 7 AM and turned off the lamp.
He folded his clothes and hung his shirts in the wardrobe.
I changed the sheets and put on a fresh duvet cover on Sunday.
Living Room
Furniture · Electronics · Describing the space
🛋️ Furniture & Items
🛋️sofa / couchplural: sofassit on the sofa
🪑armchairplural: armchairsrelax in an armchair
🪑coffee tableplural: coffee tablesin front of the sofa
📺television / TVplural: TVswatch TV
📻remote controlplural: remoteschange the channel
🪣cushionplural: cushionsa decorative cushion
🏠rug / carpetplural: rugson the floor
📚bookshelfplural: bookshelvesagainst the wall
💡floor lampplural: floor lampsin the corner
🖼️picture / paintingplural: pictureson the wall
🪟curtainsalways pluralopen the curtains
🌿plantplural: plantswater the plant
🏠 Describing the Room (Adjectives)
spaciouscozybright
dimmessytidy
comfortablewarmmodern
airyclutteredclean
🏡 Living Room Verbs
watch TV
We watch TV after dinner.
relax on the sofa
He relaxes on the sofa on weekends.
water the plants
She waters the plants every two days.
arrange the cushions
She arranges the cushions neatly.
dust the shelves
I dust the bookshelves every week.
vacuum the carpet
He vacuums the carpet on Saturdays.
📝 Example Sentences
The living room is cozy with a sofa, a coffee table, and a floor lamp in the corner.
She arranged the cushions on the sofa and watered the plants.
He vacuumed the carpet and dusted the bookshelves before the guests arrived.
We watched TV and relaxed on the sofa after a long day.
Cleaning Activities
Tools · Actions · Wet & dry · Deep clean · Surfaces & floors
🧰 Cleaning Tools
🧹broomplural: broomssweep the floor
🧽mopplural: mopsmop the floor
🪣bucketplural: bucketsfill the bucket
🧽spongeplural: spongesscrub with a sponge
🧤rubber glovesalways pluralprotect your hands
🧺dustpanplural: dustpanscollect the dirt
🪣scrub brushplural: scrub brushesscrub tough stains
🧻cloth / ragplural: clothswipe surfaces
🫧spray bottleplural: spray bottlesspray cleaner
🧴detergentuncountableadd detergent
🧴bleachuncountableuse bleach carefully
🌬️vacuum cleaneralso: hoover (UK)vacuum the carpet
🧹 Floor Cleaning — Dry vs Wet
sweep (dry)
Sweep the floor with a broom to collect dust and crumbs.
vacuum (dry)
Vacuum the carpet to pick up dust and pet hair.
dry mop
Use a dry mop on hard floors before wet mopping.
wet mop
Wet mop the floor with soapy water to remove stains.
mop the floor
She mopped the kitchen floor after cooking.
scrub the floor
He scrubbed the bathroom floor on his knees.
✨ Surface & Room Cleaning Verbs
wipe down
Wipe down the countertop after cooking.
scrub
Scrub the sink to remove soap scum.
dust
Dust the shelves and furniture every week.
polish
Polish the furniture to make it shine.
disinfect
Disinfect the toilet and sink with bleach.
rinse
Rinse the cloth after wiping greasy surfaces.
wash the dishes
She washes the dishes after every meal.
take out the trash
He takes out the trash every evening.
empty the bin
Empty the bin before it overflows.
clean the windows
She cleans the windows with a squeegee.
🏆 Deep Clean vs Regular Clean
| Regular clean | Deep clean |
|---|---|
| sweep / vacuum the floor | scrub every tile individually |
| wipe down surfaces | clean behind the fridge, oven, and sofa |
| wash the dishes | descale the kettle and clean the oven inside |
| empty the bin | wash and disinfect the bin itself |
| dust the shelves | take everything off shelves and clean underneath |
| wipe the mirror | clean all frames, light switches, and door handles |
💬 Describing Floors & Surfaces (Adjectives)
cleandirtydusty
wetdrygreasy
stickyspotlessmuddy
dampslipperygleaming
📝 Example Sentences
She swept the floor with a broom, then wet mopped it to remove the sticky stains.
He put on rubber gloves and scrubbed the greasy pan with a scrub brush.
I deep cleaned the bathroom — disinfected the toilet, scrubbed the sink, and polished the mirror.
The floor was wet after mopping, so we put up a sign: "Caution — slippery floor!"
She wiped down the countertops with a damp cloth and rinsed it out after.
He took out the trash, emptied the bin, and vacuumed every room before the guests arrived.
Laundry & Clothes Care
Washing · Drying · Ironing · Folding · Clothing words
🧺 Laundry Items
🫧washing machineplural: machinesrun a wash
🌀dryerplural: dryerstumble dry
🧴laundry detergentuncountablea scoop of detergent
🧴fabric softeneruncountablemakes clothes soft
🧺laundry basketplural: basketscollect dirty clothes
📎clothes pegalso: clothespin (US)hang on the line
〰️clotheslineplural: clotheslineshang clothes outside
👕clothes hangerplural: hangershang in wardrobe
♨️ironplural: ironspress clothes flat
🏂ironing boardplural: ironing boardsset up the board
🧺drying rackplural: drying racksair dry indoors
🧴stain removeruncountabletreat stains first
👕 Laundry Verbs — Step by Step
sort the clothes
Sort darks, whites, and colours separately.
pre-treat a stain
Apply stain remover before washing.
load the machine
Load the washing machine — don't overfill it.
add detergent
Add a scoop of detergent to the drum.
run a wash / do the laundry
She does the laundry on Sundays.
spin cycle
The spin cycle removes most of the water.
hang the laundry
Hang clothes on the line to air dry.
tumble dry
Tumble dry on low heat for delicate items.
take in the laundry
Take in the laundry before it rains.
fold the clothes
Fold the clothes as soon as they are dry.
iron / press
Iron the shirts before hanging them.
put away
Put away the clean clothes in the wardrobe.
👗 Describing Clothes Condition (Adjectives)
dirtycleanstained
dampdrywrinkled
ironed / pressedfadedtorn / ripped
delicatehand-wash onlyfreshly washed
📝 Example Sentences
She sorted the laundry into darks and whites, then loaded the washing machine.
He pre-treated the stained shirt with stain remover before putting it in the wash.
I hung the laundry on the clothesline in the morning — it was dry by afternoon.
The clothes were wrinkled, so she ironed them on the ironing board.
He folded all the clean clothes and put them away in the wardrobe.
This blouse is delicate — it says hand-wash only on the label.
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