VOCABULARY AROUND THE HOUSE

Attic. People store things in the attic.

Ballroom. A room in stately homes where rich people dance and concerts are held.

Box Room. A small room used for storage.

Conservatory. A greenhouse attached to a house for the display of plants.

Drawing Room. A room in stately homes where rich people entertain.

Hall. The entrance passage to a house.

Dining Room. A room where people eat.

Office. A room where people work.

Parlour. Old fashioned word for living room.

Spare Room/Guest Room. A room where guests sleep.

Larder. A small room used for the storage of food.

Lounge. Another name for living room.

Toilet. A room where people go to the toilet (often known as WC)

Music Room. A room where people play music.

Cellar. Underneath the house.

Pantry. A small room used to store kitchen and dining items.

Sitting Room. Another name for living room.

Utility Room. A room where appliances such as washing machines are used.

Library. A room where books are kept.

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