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Home & Daily Routines in English · B1
60 English words and phrases for home & daily routines, at B1 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.
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routineroutine
Exercise is part of my morning routine.
Exercise is part of my morning routine.
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chorechore
We share the household chores.
We share the household chores.
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rentrent
The rent is due on the first.
The rent is due on the first.
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neighborhoodneighborhood
It's a quiet neighborhood with many trees.
It's a quiet neighborhood with many trees.
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applianceappliance
The kitchen has modern appliances.
The kitchen has modern appliances.
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curtaincurtain
Draw the curtains; it's getting dark.
Draw the curtains; it's getting dark.
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drawerdrawer
The scissors are in the top drawer.
The scissors are in the top drawer.
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ceilingceiling
The ceiling in the hall is very high.
The ceiling in the hall is very high.
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repairrepair
We need to repair the roof soon.
We need to repair the roof soon.
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plumbingplumbing
We had to redo the plumbing in the bathroom.
We had to redo the plumbing in the bathroom.
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leakleak
There's a small leak in the roof.
There's a small leak in the roof.
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outletoutlet
This outlet doesn't work anymore.
This outlet doesn't work anymore.
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switchswitch
Flip the switch to turn on the fan.
Flip the switch to turn on the fan.
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thermostatthermostat
I adjusted the thermostat before we left.
I adjusted the thermostat before we left.
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mattressmattress
We bought a new mattress last month.
We bought a new mattress last month.
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countertopcountertop
She wiped down the countertop after cooking.
She wiped down the countertop after cooking.
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cupboardcupboard
All our mugs are in that cupboard.
All our mugs are in that cupboard.
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pantrypantry
We stocked the pantry for winter.
We stocked the pantry for winter.
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basementbasement
The washing machine is in the basement.
The washing machine is in the basement.
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atticattic
We found old photos in the attic.
We found old photos in the attic.
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drivewaydriveway
Two cars fit in our driveway.
Two cars fit in our driveway.
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doormatdoormat
The doormat says 'Welcome.'
The doormat says 'Welcome.'
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windowsillwindowsill
A cat was sitting on the windowsill.
A cat was sitting on the windowsill.
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erranderrand
I have to run a quick errand.
I have to run a quick errand.
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babysitbabysit
Can you babysit tonight?
Can you babysit tonight?
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decordecor
The decor is simple and modern.
The decor is simple and modern.
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houseworkhousework
Doing the housework for this house takes time.
Doing the housework for this house takes time.
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maintenancemaintenance
Regular maintenance keeps appliances running longer.
Regular maintenance keeps appliances running longer.
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leaselease
Our lease ends in June.
Our lease ends in June.
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depositdeposit
We paid a deposit when we moved in.
We paid a deposit when we moved in.
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I'm looking for an apartment to rent.I'm looking for an apartment to rent.
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The sink is leaking again.The sink is leaking again.
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I usually cook dinner myself.I usually cook dinner myself.
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The power went out last night.The power went out last night.
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We're redecorating the kids' room.We're redecorating the kids' room.
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The neighbors are pretty noisy at night.The neighbors are pretty noisy at night.
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Everything has its place in her kitchen.Everything has its place in her kitchen.
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The plumbing in this building is ancient.The plumbing in this building is ancient.
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There's a leak under the kitchen sink.There's a leak under the kitchen sink.
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I plugged the charger into the outlet.I plugged the charger into the outlet.
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Could you flip the light switch for me?Could you flip the light switch for me?
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I turned the thermostat down before bed.I turned the thermostat down before bed.
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My mattress is getting old and lumpy.My mattress is getting old and lumpy.
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The countertop was covered in flour.The countertop was covered in flour.
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There's an extra set of towels in the cupboard.There's an extra set of towels in the cupboard.
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We keep canned goods in the pantry.We keep canned goods in the pantry.
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We store old boxes in the basement.We store old boxes in the basement.
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The attic is full of dust and cobwebs.The attic is full of dust and cobwebs.
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He parked the car in the driveway.He parked the car in the driveway.
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Wipe your feet on the doormat.Wipe your feet on the doormat.
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There's a plant on the windowsill.There's a plant on the windowsill.
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I have a long list of errands today.I have a long list of errands today.
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She babysits her niece on weekends.She babysits her niece on weekends.
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We redid the decor for the holidays.We redid the decor for the holidays.
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Keeping up the upkeep on an old house isn't cheap.Keeping up the upkeep on an old house isn't cheap.
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The landlord handles all the maintenance.The landlord handles all the maintenance.
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We just signed a two-year lease.We just signed a two-year lease.
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The landlord returned our deposit in full.The landlord returned our deposit in full.
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It takes effort to keep a household running smoothly.It takes effort to keep a household running smoothly.
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Little chores add up over the course of a week.Little chores add up over the course of a week.
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