a device for giving light, either by using electricity or by burning fuel
noun
Examples:
• She switched on the lamp beside her bed to read.
• The street lamp flickered before going out completely.
a reflective surface, typically of glass coated with metal, that reflects a clear image
noun
Examples:
• She looked at herself in the mirror before leaving.
• The bathroom mirror was fogged up from the steam.
a piece of fabric hung on a rod to block light or provide privacy at a window
noun
Examples:
• She pulled the curtains closed to block the bright morning sun.
• The heavy velvet curtains gave the room a dramatic, theatrical feel.
a thick woven fabric used to cover floors
noun
Examples:
• They laid a new carpet in the living room.
• The red carpet was rolled out for the celebrities.
a flat horizontal surface fixed to a wall or in a frame for placing objects on
noun
Examples:
• She arranged her books alphabetically on the shelf.
• The jar fell off the shelf and shattered on the floor.
a mechanical or electrical device for measuring time
noun
Examples:
• The clock on the wall shows it's almost noon.
• Don't forget to set your clock forward for daylight saving time.
a decorative container, typically made of glass or ceramic, used to hold cut flowers or as an ornament
noun
Examples:
• She arranged the fresh tulips in a tall glass vase on the dining table.
• The antique porcelain vase sold for thousands of dollars at the auction.
a long-handled cleaning tool with bristles at one end, used for sweeping floors
noun
Examples:
• She grabbed the broom and swept the fallen leaves off the porch.
• He kept a broom and dustpan in the kitchen closet for quick clean-ups.
a cleaning tool with a long handle and an absorbent head, used for washing floors
noun
Examples:
• She grabbed the mop from the closet to clean up the spilled juice.
• The janitor used a mop to clean the hallway after the rain.
a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to carry liquids or loose material
noun
Examples:
• She filled the bucket with water to mop the floor.
• He kicked over the bucket of paint and made a mess.
waste material; refuse or rubbish
noun
Examples:
• Please take the trash out before you leave.
• The streets were littered with trash.
a substance used with water for washing and cleaning
noun
Examples:
• She washed her hands with soap and water.
• He bought a bar of lavender soap.
a small brush with a long handle used for cleaning teeth
noun
Examples:
• Dentists recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months.
• He forgot to pack his toothbrush and had to buy one at the hotel gift shop.
a liquid soap used for washing hair
noun
Examples:
• She forgot to pack her shampoo and had to buy a small bottle at the hotel.
• He switched to a sulfate-free shampoo to reduce dryness in his hair.
a cutting tool consisting of two blades pivoted together, operated by thumb and fingers
noun
Examples:
• She used scissors to cut the ribbon at the grand opening ceremony.
• Do you have a pair of scissors I can borrow to wrap this gift?
a narrow strip of material used to hold, fasten, or seal something
noun
Examples:
• She wrapped the gift with tape.
• The police put tape around the crime scene.
a device that stores chemical energy and converts it into electrical energy
noun
Examples:
• My phone battery is almost dead.
• The car needs a new battery.
a device used to connect an electrical appliance to the power supply; something used to seal an opening
noun
Examples:
• The plug doesn't fit in the European socket.
• He pulled the plug on the experiment.
to block a hole or gap; to promote something enthusiastically
verb
Examples:
• She plugged in her laptop and started working.
• He plugged his new book during the interview.
a device for making and breaking an electrical connection
noun
Examples:
• She flipped the light switch on.
• The switch controls the fan speed.
to change from one thing to another
verb
Examples:
• She decided to switch careers.
• Can we switch seats?
a shaped frame, usually with a hook, used to hang clothes to keep them wrinkle-free
noun
Examples:
• She placed her coat on a hanger and put it in the closet.
• The store had wooden hangers for suits and plastic ones for casual wear.