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Furniture and Decor

Hotel Vocabulary

Word part of speech Meaning Example sentence
adjoining rooms noun two hotel rooms with a door in the centre If you want we can book your parents in an adjoining room.
amenities noun local facilities such as stores and restaurants We are located downtown, so we are close to all of the amenities.
attractions noun things for tourists to see and do The zoo is our city's most popular attraction for kids.
baggage noun bags and suitcases packed with personal belongings If you need help with your baggage we have a cart you can use.
Bed and Breakfast noun a home that offers a place to stay and a place to eat I can book you into a beautiful Bed and Breakfast on the lake.
bellboy noun a staff member who helps guests with their luggage The bellboy will take your bags to your room for you.
book verb arrange to stay in a hotel I can book your family in for the weekend of the seventh.
booked adj full, no vacancies I'm afraid the hotel is booked tonight.
brochures noun small booklets that provide information on the local sites and attractions Feel free to take some brochures to your room to look at.
check-in verb go to the front desk to receive keys You can check-in anytime after four o'clock.
check-out noun return the keys and pay for the bill Please return your parking pass when you check-out.
complimentary breakfast noun free of charge All of our rooms have complimentary soap, shampoo, and coffee.
cot, rollaway bed noun a single bed on wheels that folds up If you need an extra bed, we have cots available.
damage charge noun money a guest owes for repairs to hotel property (when caused by violent or careless acts) We will have to add a damage charge for the hole you put in the wall.
deposit noun amount paid ahead of time to secure a reservation You will not receive your deposit back if you cancel.
double bed noun a bed large enough for two people They are a family of four, so give them a room with two double beds.
floor noun a level of the building The swimming pool is on the main floor.
front desk, reception noun the place where guests go to check in and out and to get information Towels are available at the front desk.
guest noun a person that is staying at the hotel Our washrooms are for guests only.
hostel noun a very inexpensive place for backbackers and travelers on a budget In the hostel you probably won't get your own room.
hotel manager noun person in charge at the hotel I'll let you make your complaint to the hotel manager.
housekeeping, maid noun staff members that clean the rooms and linen Put a sign on the door if you want housekeeping to come in and change the sheets on the bed.
ice machine noun a machine that automatically makes ice that guests can use to keep drinks cold There is an ice machine by the elevator on all of the even numbered floors.
indoor pool noun place for guests to swim inside the hotel The heated indoor pool is open until 10 pm.
inn noun another word for "hotel" There's an inn on the other side of town that has a vacancy.
Jacuzzi, hot tub, whirl pool noun a small hot pool for relaxation Our honeymoon room has a personal hot tub.
king-size bed noun extra large bed A room with a king size bed costs an extra ten dollars a night.
kitchenette noun a small fridge and cooking area Your room has a kitchenette so you can prepare your own breakfasts and lunches.
late charge noun a fee for staying past the check-out time You will be charged a ten dollar late charge for checking out after 11 am.
linen noun sheets, blankets, pillow cases We will come in and change the linens while you are out of your room.
lobby noun large open area at the front of the hotel You can stand in the lobby and wait for your bus.
luggage cart noun a device on wheels that guests can push their luggage on Please return the luggage cart to the lobby when you are finshed with it.
maximum capacity noun the most amount of people allowed The maximum capacity in the hot tub is ten people.
motels noun accommodations that are slightly cheaper than hotels Our motel is very clean and is close to the beach.
noisy adj loud The guests next to you have complained that you are being too noisy.
parking pass noun a piece of paper that guests display in the car window while in the hotel parking lot Display this parking pass in your window to show that you are a hotel guest.
pay-per-view movie noun extra charge for movies and special television features If you order a pay-per-view movie, the charge will appear on your bill.
pillow case noun the covering that goes over a pillow Room 201 doesn't need their sheets changed, but they requested one new pillow case.
queen size bed noun bed with plenty of space for two people (bigger than a double) They have a queen size bed so the small child can eaily fit in the middle.
rate noun cost of renting a room for a certain time period Our rates change depending on the season.
reservation noun a request to save a specific room for a future date They say they made a reservation but it doesn't show on the computer.
room service noun delivery of food or other services requested by guests If you would like a bottle of wine, just call room service.
sauna noun a hot room for relaxation, filled with steam We don't recommend bringing young children into the sauna.
single bed noun a bed for one person The economy priced room includes one single bed.
sofa bed, pull-out couch noun a bed built into a sofa or couch The room contains a sofa bed so the room actually sleeps five.
towels noun used to cover and dry the body after swimming or bathing You can get your swimming pool towels at the front desk.
vacancy noun vacant adj available rooms We only have one vacancy left, and it is for a single room.
valet noun staff that parks the guests' vehicles If you leave your car keys with us, the valet will park your car underground.
vending machine noun a machine that distributes snacks and beverages when you insert coins The vending machine on the fifth floor has chocolate bars and chips.
view noun a window that offers a nice image for guests The room is more expensive because it has a spectacular view of the beach.
wake up call noun a morning phone call from the front desk, acts as an alarm clock What time would you like your wake up call?
weight room, workout room, gym noun a room that guests can use for exercise and fitness Our weight room has a stair climber and a stationary bicycle.



Rooms in a House

Word Meaning
attic storage room at the very top of the house
basement the lowest level of the house
bathroom, washroom the room for bathing and using the toilet
bedroom the room where people sleep
dining room room with a table and chairs for eating; in some houses this room is only used on special occasions
hallway long narrow area that joins one room to another
kitchen place for preparing food; sometimes has a table and chairs for eating informal meals
living room; family room place where family spends leisure time; often has a TV, also used for entertaining
lobby area in the front entrance for hanging coats and placing shoes
master bedroom the largest bedroom in the house; used by parents
nursery room for baby or young child
pantry room off the kitchen for keeping dry foods and storage items
patio outdoor area in front or backyard; usually sits slightly off the ground; often made of wood
playroom room filled with toys; books and games; indoor area for kids to play
rec room often in basement; extra room for watching TV and playing games such as billiards or ping pong
sunroom enclosed room with large windows; often used for relaxation, visiting, or reading

Furniture and Decor

Word Meaning
bed long frame with a mattress on top for sleeping; has blankets and pillows for comfort
bookshelf, bookcase tall wooden piece used for holding books
chair various types of furniture used for sitting on
change table surface found in the nursery, used for changing a baby's diaper
couch/sofa long comfortable piece for sitting on; found in common rooms
counter surface in the kitchen; used for preparing food and holding small appliances
cupboards storage area with doors; used for holding food, dishes, cleaning supplies, etc.
desk piece used for doing work and holding papers, books, writing tools; usually found in an office
dresser, bureau piece of furniture for holding folded clothing
entertainment centre piece of furniture for holding television, stereo, and other electronic devices
fireplace square opening on a wall to hold a fire and warm up the home; may be electric, gas, or wood
mirrors special glass placed on a wall or counter, used for viewing one's self
pictures, paintings decorations hung on walls or placed on surfaces; often framed
shelves long surfaces for organizing and storing household items
tub, bathtub found in bathrooms, a large area where you lie down and wash your body
window sills, ledges long shelf-like surface beneath a window

Appliances

Word Meaning
dishwasher electric appliance that washes dishes; can be "built-in" (under a sink) or "portable" (moved and attached to the sink when in use)
dryer electric appliance used to dry laundry
fridge electric appliance used for keeping food cold
freezer electric appliance used for keeping food frozen (very cold)
garbage disposal located inside a drain; chops up bits of food into small pieces to fit down the pipes
microwave electric appliance for cooking food quickly
oven electric appliance for baking and heating food
stove, range elements on top of an oven for heating, frying, and boiling food
washing machine electric appliance for cleaning laundry

Cleaning Supplies

Word Meaning
baking soda white powder used for cleaning and removing odours
bleach liquid added in small amounts to water; has strong chemicals that remove stains on white clothing; also used to clean bathrooms
broom brush with a long handle on it for sweeping floors
carpet cleaner foam or liquid soap used on rugs and carpets
deodorizer product that removes bad smells from a room; often scented
dishwashing detergent liquid or powder soap that goes into a dishwasher
dust pan flat container used for collecting dirt and dust swept up with a broom
duster a cleaning tool with a handle and feathers (or a soft cloth) used for wiping dust off surfaces
garbage or trash bag large, heavy bag for collecting the household garbage
garbage or trash bin container with a lid that holds large garbage bags
gloves coverings for the hands, with separate holes for the fingers
hose a long tube that fills with water; often kept outside and used for outdoor cleaning
laundry detergent powder or liquid soap used for cleaning clothes and linen
mop long stick with a sponge at the bottom that is soaked in water and soap; used for cleaning floors
recycling bin a container that holds paper, tins, glass, and other garbage that can be reused
scouring pads tough cleaning pads used for scrubbing pots, pans, and ovens
scrub brush a brush with a handle on it; often used for cleaning toilets
sponge a soft cleaning product that absorbs water and is used for washing surfaces
stain remover laundry product used specifically on spots that regular laundry detergent cannot clean (stains include red wine or blood)
vacuum cleaner a machine that sucks up dust and dirt on the floor as you push it around
vinegar a clear sour tasting liquid mixed with water and used for cleaning; environmentally friendly alternative to store bought cleaners

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